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Olderman Family History

Olderman 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: Alderman, Holderman, Alterman, Ockerman, Ruderman, Derman, Lederman

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Where is the Olderman family from?

You can see how Olderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Olderman families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Olderman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Olderman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Tailoress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olderman. 20% of Olderman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Olderman women worked as a Tailoress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Lithographer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoress
    100%
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What Olderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Olderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olderman 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Olderman. 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 922 military records available for the last name Olderman. For the veterans among your Olderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olderman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Olderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olderman in 1959 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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