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Olmsted Family History

Olmsted Name Meaning

English: variant of Olmstead .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Olmstead, Holsted, Ormsbee, Hallsted, Halsted, Laster, Lester

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Where is the Olmsted family from?

You can see how Olmsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olmsted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olmsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Olmsted families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Olmsted's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Olmsted families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olmsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olmsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Olmsted. 74% of Olmsted men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Olmsted women worked as a Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Doctor
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Olmsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olmsted 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Olmsted. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Olmsted. For the veterans among your Olmsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olmsted lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Olmsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olmsted in 1943 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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