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Olswold Family History

Olswold 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: Oswald, Osswald, Oswell, Wold, Osgood, Sword, Elwood, Osmond, Ostwald

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Olswold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olswold 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Olswold. 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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There are 28 military records available for the last name Olswold. For the veterans among your Olswold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olswold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Olswold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Olswold in 1970 was 77, and 86 in 1980.

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