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Olimer Family History

Olimer 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: Oliver, Oliger, Limer, Climer, Lier, Elmer, Holmer, Plumer, Plier

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Where is the Olimer family from?

You can see how Olimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olimer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Olimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Olimer family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Olimer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Olimer families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olimer 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 Olimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olimer. 100% of Olimer 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
    100%

What Olimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Olimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olimer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Olimer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Olimer. For the veterans among your Olimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Olimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olimer in 1964 was 84, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olimer 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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