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Outley Family History

Outley Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Outlaw .

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


Similar surnames: Outler, Eutsey, Kutney, Ousley, Rutley, Oatley, Ottley, Utley, Nutley

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Where is the Outley family from?

You can see how Outley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Outley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Outley families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Outley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Outley families in 1880.
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What did your Outley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Outley. 65% of Outley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Outley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outley were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    35%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    21%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Outley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outley 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Outley. 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 217 military records available for the last name Outley. For the veterans among your Outley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outley lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Outley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Outley in 1949 was 37, and 66 in 2004.

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