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Origins of the Outhwaite surname

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Where do most Outhwaites live?

In 1921, most Outhwaites lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Outhwaites

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,660 records for the Outhwaite surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Outhwaites most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Outhwaite first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Outhwaites

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Outhwaites in 1921
Dressmaker

34

Laundress

19

General Servant

13

Cotton Weaver

12

General Servant Domestic

12

Common Male occupations for Outhwaites in 1921
Farmer

36

General Labourer

30

Joiner

26

Blacksmith

19

Carpenter

17

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