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Ouderkirk Name Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone living by the ‘old church’.

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


Similar surnames: Neikirk, Odekirk, Kirk, Newkirk, Oldenkamp, Onderdonk, Oberdick

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Where is the Ouderkirk family from?

You can see how Ouderkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouderkirk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ouderkirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 87 Ouderkirk families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ouderkirk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ouderkirk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ouderkirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ouderkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ouderkirk. 36% of Ouderkirk men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Ouderkirk women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ouderkirk were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ouderkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouderkirk 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Ouderkirk. 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 690 military records available for the last name Ouderkirk. For the veterans among your Ouderkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouderkirk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ouderkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ouderkirk in 1961 was 29, and 62 in 2004.

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