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Oltendorf Family History

Oltendorf 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: Altendorf, Ostendorf, Ohlendorf, Elmendorf, Allendorf, Orendorf

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Where is the Oltendorf family from?

You can see how Oltendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oltendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oltendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oltendorf families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Oltendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oltendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oltendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oltendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oltendorf. 100% of Oltendorf 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 118 census records available for the last name Oltendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oltendorf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oltendorf. 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 21 military records available for the last name Oltendorf. For the veterans among your Oltendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oltendorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Oltendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Oltendorf in 1969 was 78, and 63 in 2002.

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