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Olts Family History

Olts 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: Oles, Oltz, Otts, Holts, Olt, Folts, Oats, Olds, Ott, Lis

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Where is the Olts family from?

You can see how Olts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Olts families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Olts's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Olts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olts 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 Olts ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Olts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Olts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olts 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Olts. 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 44 military records available for the last name Olts. For the veterans among your Olts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olts lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Olts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olts in 1960 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olts 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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