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Outwater Family History

Outwater Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone who came from Oudewater in South Holland.

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


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Where is the Outwater family from?

You can see how Outwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outwater family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Outwater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Outwater family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Outwater's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Outwater families in 1891.
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What did your Outwater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Outwater. 25% of Outwater men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Outwater women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outwater were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Outwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outwater 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Outwater. 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 457 military records available for the last name Outwater. For the veterans among your Outwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outwater lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Outwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Outwater in 1954 was 49, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Outwater 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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