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Ollmann Family History

Ollmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ohlmann.

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


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Where is the Ollmann family from?

You can see how Ollmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ollmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ollmann families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ollmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ollmann families in 1880.
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What did your Ollmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ollmann. 47% of Ollmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ollmann women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ollmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Ollmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollmann 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Ollmann. 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 469 military records available for the last name Ollmann. For the veterans among your Ollmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollmann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ollmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ollmann in 1960 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ollmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ollmann 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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