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Olufs Family History

Olufs 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: Ours, Luft, Klus, Oliff, Sluis, Pluff, Oles, Luks, Bolus, Luff

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Where is the Olufs family from?

You can see how Olufs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olufs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olufs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Olufs families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Olufs's in USA. California had the highest population of Olufs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olufs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olufs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Olufs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olufs 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Olufs. 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 51 military records available for the last name Olufs. For the veterans among your Olufs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olufs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Olufs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Olufs in 1963 was 80, and 73 in 1998.

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