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Ollerman Family History

Ollerman 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: Ellerman, Wollerman, Alleman, Alterman, Ockerman, Alderman, Colleran

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Where is the Ollerman family from?

You can see how Ollerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ollerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ollerman families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ollerman's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ollerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ollerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ollerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ollerman. 34% of Ollerman men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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What Ollerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Ollerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollerman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ollerman. 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 101 military records available for the last name Ollerman. For the veterans among your Ollerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollerman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ollerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ollerman in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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