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Olmsted Family History

Olmsted Surname Meaning

English: variant of Olmstead.

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


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Where is the Olmsted family from?

You can see how Olmsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olmsted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olmsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Olmsted family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Olmsted's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Olmsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olmsted 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 Olmsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olmsted. 15% of Olmsted men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Olmsted women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olmsted were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Olmsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Olmsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olmsted 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Olmsted. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Olmsted. For the veterans among your Olmsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olmsted lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Olmsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olmsted in 1943 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olmsted 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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