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Oldsey Family History

Oldsey 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: Olsen, Olney, Olden, Oley, Goldsby, Goldey, Elsey, Older, Olesky

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Oldsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldsey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oldsey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oldsey. For the veterans among your Oldsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldsey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Oldsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oldsey in 1972 was 76, and 92 in 1998.

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