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Ollcott Family History

Ollcott 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: Olcott, Elliott, Walcott, Talcott, Wilcott, Alcott, Ellicott, Wolcott

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Where is the Ollcott family from?

You can see how Ollcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollcott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ollcott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ollcott families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ollcott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ollcott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ollcott 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 92 census records available for the last name Ollcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollcott 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ollcott. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ollcott. For the veterans among your Ollcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollcott lifespan?

Average Ollcott life expectancy in 1968 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ollcott 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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