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Olmscheid Family History

Olmscheid Surname Meaning

German: probably a Rhineland habitational or topographic name from an old element ulm ‘mud’.

It is combined with scheid which means ‘watershed area, mountain ridge, privately owned forest clearing’.

This name likely refers to geographical features relevant to the region.

Such names often provide insight into the natural environment and land ownership in the area.

Understanding these elements can help in tracing the history and lineage related to the name.

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


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You can see how Olmscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olmscheid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Olmscheid families living in Minnesota. This was about 85% of all the recorded Olmscheid's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Olmscheid families in 1920.
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What did your Olmscheid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olmscheid. 100% of Olmscheid men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Olmscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olmscheid 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Olmscheid. 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 62 military records available for the last name Olmscheid. For the veterans among your Olmscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olmscheid lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Olmscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olmscheid in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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