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Outland Family History

Outland Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Oudeland a habitational name from a place called Oudeland or perhaps Oudelande in the Netherlands. The surname Oudeland is not found in the Netherlands.

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


Similar surnames: Outman, Umland, Unland, Courtland, Oatman, Nyland, Gutman, Ulland

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Where is the Outland family from?

You can see how Outland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Outland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Outland families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Outland's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Outland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Outland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Outland. 30% of Outland men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Outland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outland were Salesman and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Outland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outland 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Outland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Outland. For the veterans among your Outland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outland lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Outland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Outland in 1947 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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