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Oldes Family History

Oldes 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: Olden, Oles, Older, Olds, Olsen, Lees, Holder, Toles, Rodes, Oder

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Where is the Oldes family from?

You can see how Oldes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Oldes families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oldes families in 1891.
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What did your Oldes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oldes. 60% of Oldes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Oldes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Oldes. 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 243 military records available for the last name Oldes. For the veterans among your Oldes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Oldes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oldes in 1970 was 66, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldes 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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