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Outly Family History

Outly Name 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: Outley, Sully, Tully, Outlaw, Autry, Duty, Ousley, Nutley, Ostby

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Where is the Outly family from?

You can see how Outly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Outly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Outly family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Outly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Outly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Outly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Outly. 50% of Outly men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Outly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outly 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Outly. 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 59 military records available for the last name Outly. For the veterans among your Outly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Outly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Outly in 1965 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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