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Olmedo Family History

Olmedo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Olmedo in Burgos and Valladolid provinces from olmedo ‘stand of elm trees’.

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


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Where is the Olmedo family from?

You can see how Olmedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olmedo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olmedo families living in California. This was about 11% of all the recorded Olmedo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Olmedo families in 1920.
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What did your Olmedo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olmedo. 34% of Olmedo men worked as an Agricultor.

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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

  • Agricultor
    34%
  • Aguador
    23%
  • Dependiente
    23%
  • Labrador
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olmedo. 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 142 military records available for the last name Olmedo. For the veterans among your Olmedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olmedo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olmedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Olmedo in 1963 was 80, and 46 in 2004.

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