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Oldan Family History

Oldan 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: Olan, Olden, Oldani, Olman, Roldan, Olean, Soldan, Bogdan, Olsen

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Where is the Oldan family from?

You can see how Oldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Oldan families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Oldan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oldan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Oldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Oldan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oldan. For the veterans among your Oldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Oldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oldan in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldan 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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