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Outman Family History

Outman Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of North German Uthmann (see Uthman) or Utmann or of their Dutch cognate Uitman which is a nickname from Middle Dutch uteman ‘stranger newcomer’.

Alternatively an altered form of Dutch Oudman a cognate of German Altmann.

Compare Oatman.

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


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Where is the Outman family from?

You can see how Outman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Outman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Outman families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Outman's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Outman families in 1891.
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What did your Outman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Outman. 100% of Outman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Outman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outman 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Outman. 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 392 military records available for the last name Outman. For the veterans among your Outman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Outman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Outman in 1957 was 54, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Outman 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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