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Outcalt Family History

Outcalt Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Altgeld a nickname for a miser or money changer from Middle High German alt ‘old’ + geld ‘money’.

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


Similar surnames: Ducat, Metcalf, Zumwalt, Outland, Outman, Ostwald, Dukart, Futrell

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Where is the Outcalt family from?

You can see how Outcalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outcalt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Outcalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Outcalt families living in New Jersey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Outcalt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Outcalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outcalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Outcalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Outcalt. 18% of Outcalt men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Outcalt women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outcalt were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Packing
    17%
  • Ironer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 204 immigration records available for the last name Outcalt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 484 military records available for the last name Outcalt. For the veterans among your Outcalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outcalt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Outcalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Outcalt in 1960 was 81, and 60 in 2004.

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