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Oldys Family History

Oldys Surname 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: Olds, Old, Leys, Olden, Oley, Folds, Oles, Soltys, Older, Aldis

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Where is the Oldys family from?

You can see how Oldys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oldys families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldys's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Oldys families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Oldys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldys 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oldys. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oldys. For the veterans among your Oldys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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