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Oltersdorf Family History

Oltersdorf 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: Oberdorf, Overdorf, Altendorf, Beyersdorf, Ostendorf, Lauersdorf

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Where is the Oltersdorf family from?

You can see how Oltersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oltersdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oltersdorf families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oltersdorf's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Oltersdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oltersdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oltersdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Oltersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oltersdorf 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Oltersdorf. 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 256 military records available for the last name Oltersdorf. For the veterans among your Oltersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oltersdorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oltersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oltersdorf in 1965 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

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