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Ole Family History

Ole 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: Mole, Hole, Cole, Dole, Ore, Bole, Gole, Ose, Oe, Old

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Where is the Ole family from?

You can see how Ole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ole families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ole's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ole families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ole 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 Ole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ole. 100% of Ole women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ole 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Ole. 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 479 military records available for the last name Ole. For the veterans among your Ole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ole lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ole in 1971 was 55, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ole 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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