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Olmos Family History

Olmos Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Olmos from the plural of olmo ‘elm’.

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


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Where is the Olmos family from?

You can see how Olmos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olmos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olmos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Olmos families living in Devon. This was about 70% of all the recorded Olmos's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Olmos families in 1891.
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What did your Olmos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olmos. 44% of Olmos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olmos women worked as a Sirvienta.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Orange Picker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Olmos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olmos 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Olmos. 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 339 military records available for the last name Olmos. For the veterans among your Olmos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olmos lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Olmos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Olmos in 1942 was 23, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olmos 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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