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Olcott Family History

Olcott Surname Meaning

English: variant of Alcott.

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


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Where is the Olcott family from?

You can see how Olcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olcott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Olcott families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Olcott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Olcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olcott 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 Olcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olcott. 15% of Olcott men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Olcott women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olcott were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    14%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Olcott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Olcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olcott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olcott. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Olcott. For the veterans among your Olcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olcott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Olcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Olcott in 1953 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olcott 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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