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Oudkirk Family History

Oudkirk Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Odekirk, Buskirk, Ouderkirk, Ludwick, Dudick, Dudik, Quirk, Rudick

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Where is the Oudkirk family from?

You can see how Oudkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oudkirk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Oudkirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oudkirk families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oudkirk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oudkirk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Oudkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oudkirk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Oudkirk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Oudkirk. For the veterans among your Oudkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oudkirk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Oudkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oudkirk in 1966 was 85, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oudkirk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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