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Olton Family History

Olton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Oulton.

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


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Where is the Olton family from?

You can see how Olton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Olton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Olton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Olton families in 1891.
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What did your Olton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Planner For Inda rubb Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olton. 100% of Olton men worked as a Shop Planner For Inda rubb Manufacturer and 100% of Olton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Planner For Inda rubb Manufacturer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Olton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olton 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Olton. 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 418 military records available for the last name Olton. For the veterans among your Olton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Olton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olton in 1962 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olton 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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