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Outlaw Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English outlawe ‘outlaw’ (from Old Norse útlagi). (When a sentence of outlawry was passed on someone in the Middle Ages it meant that they no longer had the protection of the law.) According to Reaney and Wilson this was also occasionally used as a personal name; they cite the example of someone called Hutlage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Oatman, Cutler, Putman, Ludlow, Ulan, Ousley, Rutland, Gutman, Outman

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Outlaw Family Origin

Where is the Outlaw family from?

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    You can see how Outlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Outlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Outlaw families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Outlaw families living in North Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Outlaw's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Outlaw families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Outlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Outlaw Family Occupations

    What did your Outlaw ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Outlaw occupation in the USA was Farmer. 47% of Outlaw's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Outlaw. A less common occupation for the Outlaw family was Keeping House.

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    • Farmer

      47%

    • Laborer

      15%

    • Farming

      8%

    • Keeping House

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Outlaw ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Outlaw Historical Records

    What Outlaw family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Outlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Outlaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 707 immigration records available for the last name Outlaw. 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 Card

    There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Outlaw. For the veterans among your Outlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Outlaw Life Expectancy

    What is the average Outlaw lifespan?

    Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Outlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Outlaw in 1941 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Outlaw

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Outlaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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