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Olim Family History

Olim Surname 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: Klim, Olin, Olm, Lim, Li, Kim, Im, Alam, Holm, Oliva

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Where is the Olim family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olim. 67% of Olim men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olim women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Olim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Olim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olim 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Olim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Olim. For the veterans among your Olim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olim lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Olim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Olim in 1956 was 33, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olim 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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