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Olmon Family History

Olmon 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: Olmo, Almon, Olman, Olmos, Olson, Osmon, Simon, Lyon, Alton, Olsen

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Where is the Olmon family from?

You can see how Olmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olmon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olmon family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olmon's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Olmon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olmon. 100% of Olmon women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Olmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olmon 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Olmon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Olmon. For the veterans among your Olmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olmon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Olmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Olmon in 1956 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

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