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Olomon Family History

Olomon 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: Solomon, Sloman, Lemon, Limon, Olmo, Salomon, Olsson, Clemon, Lonon

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Where is the Olomon family from?

You can see how Olomon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olomon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olomon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Olomon families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Olomon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olomon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olomon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olomon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olomon. 100% of Olomon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Olomon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olomon 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Olomon. 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 58 military records available for the last name Olomon. For the veterans among your Olomon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olomon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Olomon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Olomon in 1966 was 77, and 34 in 2003.

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