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Outler Family History

Outler Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Outlaw .

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


Similar surnames: Outley, Ostler, Butler, Dumler, Butner, Puller, Souter, Oursler

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Where is the Outler family from?

You can see how Outler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Outler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Outler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Outler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Outler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Outler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Outler. 28% of Outler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Outler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outler were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    28%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Outler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outler 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Outler. 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 386 military records available for the last name Outler. For the veterans among your Outler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Outler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Outler in 1956 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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