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Ollett Family History

Ollett Surname Meaning

Variant of Woollett Middle English Olyet being a reduced form of Wolfiet.

For the loss of initial W- compare Ulyatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ollett family from?

You can see how Ollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ollett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Ollett families living in Norfolk. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ollett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ollett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ollett 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 Ollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gamekeeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ollett. 34% of Ollett men worked as a Gamekeeper and 79% of Ollett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ollett were Plumber and Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gamekeeper
    34%
  • Coal Miner Below
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Plumber
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollett 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Ollett. 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 227 military records available for the last name Ollett. For the veterans among your Ollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ollett in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ollett 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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