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Olderson Family History

Olderson 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: Alderson, Anderson, Alderton, Enderson, Holgerson, Alverson, Otterson

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Where is the Olderson family from?

You can see how Olderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olderson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Olderson families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olderson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Olderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olderson 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 Olderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olderson. 100% of Olderson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Olderson women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Olderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Olderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olderson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Olderson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Olderson. For the veterans among your Olderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olderson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Olderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olderson in 1969 was 66, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olderson 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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