History of your Surname
Get access to Olfort family records.Start a free trial

Olfort Family History

Olfort 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: Fort, Comfort, Elford, Alford, Wolford, Holford, Colford, Befort

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Olfort family from?

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

What did your Olfort ancestors do for a living?

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

What Olfort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Olfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olfort census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Olfort

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Olfort. 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.

View all Olfort immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Olfort. For the veterans among your Olfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Olfort military records

You've only scratched the surface of Olfort family history

Discover More

What is the average Olfort lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Olfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Olfort in 1987 was 79, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olfort

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Olfort family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Olfort last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial