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Olfert Family History

Olfert 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: Wolfert, Olbert, Albert, Wolfer, Wilfert, Holbert, Offer, Wolpert

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Where is the Olfert family from?

You can see how Olfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olfert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olfert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Olfert families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Olfert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Olfert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olfert. 100% of Olfert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Olfert women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olfert 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Olfert. 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 47 military records available for the last name Olfert. For the veterans among your Olfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olfert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Olfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olfert in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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