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Oltean Family History

Oltean 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: Olean, Oltman, Olsen, Osten, Holten, Olan, Oatman, Olen, Outman

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Where is the Oltean family from?

You can see how Oltean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oltean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oltean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Oltean families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Oltean's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oltean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oltean 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 Oltean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oltean. 60% of Oltean men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Oltean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Oltean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oltean 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Oltean. 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 119 military records available for the last name Oltean. For the veterans among your Oltean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oltean lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Oltean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oltean in 1951 was 59, and 22 in 2004.

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