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Wouter Family History

Wouter 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: Souter, Wouters, Wolter, Porter, Winter, Oster, Otter, Bolter, Cotter

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Where is the Wouter family from?

You can see how Wouter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wouter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wouter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wouter families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wouter's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wouter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wouter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Wouter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wouter 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Wouter. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wouter. For the veterans among your Wouter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wouter lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Wouter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wouter in 1996 was 79, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wouter 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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