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Olfers Family History

Olfers 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: Elfers, Wolfer, Offer, Oles, Elpers, Alders, Ellers, Alers, Oller

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Where is the Olfers family from?

You can see how Olfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olfers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olfers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Olfers families living in Texas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Olfers's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Olfers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olfers 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 Olfers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Home Building and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olfers. 50% of Olfers men worked as a Home Building and 100% of Olfers women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Home Building
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Olfers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Olfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olfers 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Olfers. 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 168 military records available for the last name Olfers. For the veterans among your Olfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olfers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Olfers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Olfers in 1966 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olfers 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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