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Outzen Family History

Outzen 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: Butzen, Rutzen, Outten, Outen, Rutten, Osten, Putzer, Katzen, Outman

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Where is the Outzen family from?

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

What did your Outzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Outzen. 30% of Outzen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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What Outzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Outzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outzen 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Outzen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 175 military records available for the last name Outzen. For the veterans among your Outzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outzen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Outzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Outzen in 1966 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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