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Old Bear Family History

Old Bear 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: Dear, Alder, Lear, Clear, Elder, Lanfear, Older, Oldaker, Lazear

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Where is the Old Bear family from?

You can see how Old Bear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Old Bear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Old Bear families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Old Bear's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Old Bear families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Old Bear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Old Bear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Old Bear 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Old Bear. 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 Old Bear. For the veterans among your Old Bear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Old Bear lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Old Bear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Old Bear in 1979 was 52, and 39 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Old Bear 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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