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Olman Family History

Olman Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Cheshire): variant of Oldman. Americanized form of German Ölmann a variant of Öhlmann (see Ohlmann).

Americanized form of North German Ohlmann or of its very rare variant Olmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olman family from?

You can see how Olman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Olman families living in Suffolk. This was about 55% of all the recorded Olman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Olman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olman 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 Olman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olman. 17% of Olman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Olman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olman were Painter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Olman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olman 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Olman. 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 347 military records available for the last name Olman. For the veterans among your Olman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Olman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olman in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olman 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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