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Oleet Family History

Oleet 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: Fleet, Leet, Sleet, Lee, Cleek, Olsen, Lees, Oest, Poteet, Sweet

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Where is the Oleet family from?

You can see how Oleet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oleet family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleet's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oleet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Oleet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleet 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oleet. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oleet. For the veterans among your Oleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Oleet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oleet in 1968 was 84, and 69 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oleet 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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