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Outlan Family History

Outlan 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: Outlaw, Outman, Outland, Putman, Olan, Oatman, Gutman, Butman, Rutman

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Where is the Outlan family from?

You can see how Outlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outlan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Outlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Outlan family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Outlan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Outlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Outlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Outlan. 45% of Outlan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Outlan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outlan were Clerk and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Spinner
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Outlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Outlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outlan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Outlan. 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 134 military records available for the last name Outlan. For the veterans among your Outlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outlan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Outlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Outlan in 1978 was 80, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Outlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Outlan 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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