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Outtaw Family History

Outtaw 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: Outlaw, Outman, Butta, Furtaw, Ruttan, Dutta, Outten, Butt, Ott

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Where is the Outtaw family from?

You can see how Outtaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outtaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Outtaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Outtaw families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Outtaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Outtaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outtaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Outtaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Outtaw. 100% of Outtaw 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Outtaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outtaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Outtaw. 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 9 military records available for the last name Outtaw. For the veterans among your Outtaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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