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Olst Family History

Olst 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: Oest, Ost, Obst, Holst, Olt, Oldt, Ott, Olsen, Best, Post

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Where is the Olst family from?

You can see how Olst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Olst family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olst's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Olst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olst 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 Olst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olst. 50% of Olst men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Olst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Olst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olst 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Olst. 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 497 military records available for the last name Olst. For the veterans among your Olst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olst lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Olst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olst in 1971 was 68, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olst 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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