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Olfe Family History

Olfe 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: Olle, Wolfe, Rolfe, Wolf, Lee, Mole, Olsen, Lye, Holme, Offen

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Where is the Olfe family from?

You can see how Olfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olfe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olfe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Olfe families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Olfe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Olfe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olfe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Olfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olfe 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Olfe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Olfe. For the veterans among your Olfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olfe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Olfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Olfe in 1966 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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