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Oltsch Family History

Oltsch 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: Flasch, Letsch, Pletsch, Fetsch, Kutsch, Lusch, Metsch, Flesch, Losch

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Where is the Oltsch family from?

You can see how Oltsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oltsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oltsch families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Oltsch's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oltsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oltsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oltsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Oltsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Oltsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oltsch 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oltsch. 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 94 military records available for the last name Oltsch. For the veterans among your Oltsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oltsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Oltsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Oltsch in 1963 was 82, and 89 in 2002.

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