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Olfelt Family History

Olfelt Name 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: Felt, Zufelt, Olwell, Wolfert, Oppelt, Olbert, Coffelt, Wolfel, Opelt

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Where is the Olfelt family from?

You can see how Olfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olfelt family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Olfelt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Olfelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olfelt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olfelt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Olfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olfelt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Olfelt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Olfelt. For the veterans among your Olfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olfelt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1995, in the United States, Olfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Olfelt in 1958 was 57, and 89 in 1995.

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