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Olsta Family History

Olsta Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Olstad, Olsen, Oliva, Oest, Ost, Ota, Kolstad, Testa, Costa, Onstad

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Where is the Olsta family from?

You can see how Olsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Olsta families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Olsta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olsta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olsta 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 Olsta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olsta. 50% of Olsta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olsta women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Olsta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Olsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsta 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Olsta. 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 25 military records available for the last name Olsta. For the veterans among your Olsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Olsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olsta in 1963 was 81, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olsta 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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