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Outerbridge Family History

Outerbridge Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Oughtibridge (in Bradfield Ecclesfield parish Yorkshire). The etymology of the placename is partly uncertain. The first element might be from the Old English female personal name Ūhtgifu. The second element is Old English brycg ‘bridge’.

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


Similar surnames: Corbridge, Surridge, Burridge, Herridge, Trowbridge, Guttridge

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Where is the Outerbridge family from?

You can see how Outerbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outerbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Outerbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Outerbridge families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Outerbridge's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Outerbridge families in 1840.
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What did your Outerbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Outerbridge. 34% of Outerbridge men worked as a Fireman and 40% of Outerbridge women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Outerbridge were Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Fireman
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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There are 452 military records available for the last name Outerbridge. For the veterans among your Outerbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Outerbridge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Outerbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Outerbridge in 1962 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

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