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Olmeda Family History

Olmeda Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places called Olmeda from olmeda ‘stand of elm trees’.

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


Similar surnames: Olmedo, Alameda, Almeida, Olea, Ojeda, Oliva, Colmer, Olvera, Almada

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Where is the Olmeda family from?

You can see how Olmeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olmeda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olmeda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Olmeda family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olmeda's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Olmeda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olmeda 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 Olmeda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olmeda. 39% of Olmeda men worked as a Labrador and 50% of Olmeda women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olmeda were Capataz and Bordadora. .

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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

  • Labrador
    39%
  • Jornalero
    17%
  • Agricultor
    8%
  • Capataz
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Bordadora
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Olmeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olmeda 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Olmeda. 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 455 military records available for the last name Olmeda. For the veterans among your Olmeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olmeda lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Olmeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olmeda in 1961 was 55, and 55 in 2004.

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