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Olsommer Family History

Olsommer 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: Sommer, Blommer, Summer, Klemmer, Plummer, Limmer, Bloemer, Simmer

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Where is the Olsommer family from?

You can see how Olsommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsommer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olsommer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Olsommer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Olsommer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olsommer families in 1880.
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What did your Olsommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olsommer. 100% of Olsommer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Olsommer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Olsommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsommer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Olsommer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Olsommer. For the veterans among your Olsommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsommer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Olsommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Olsommer in 1972 was 35, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olsommer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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