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Olstein Family History

Olstein 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: Holstein, Stein, Olsen, Osten, Goldstein, Alsteen, Hulstein, Epstein

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Where is the Olstein family from?

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

In 1940, Owner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olstein. 38% of Olstein men worked as an Owner and 100% of Olstein 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

  • Owner
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Tailor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Olstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Olstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olstein 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Olstein. 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 179 military records available for the last name Olstein. For the veterans among your Olstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Olstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Olstein in 1962 was 39, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olstein 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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