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Outlaw Family History

Outlaw Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): nickname from Middle English outlawe ‘outlaw’ (from Old Norse útlagi).

When a sentence of outlawry was passed on someone in the Middle Ages it meant that they no longer had the protection of the law.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Outlaw family from?

You can see how Outlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Outlaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Outlaw families living in Suffolk. This was about 28% of all the recorded Outlaw's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Outlaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outlaw 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 Outlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Outlaw. 31% of Outlaw men worked as a Farm Labourer and 73% of Outlaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outlaw were Baker and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    31%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Groom
    16%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Outlaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Outlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outlaw 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Outlaw. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Outlaw. For the veterans among your Outlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outlaw lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Outlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Outlaw in 1941 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Outlaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Outlaw 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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