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Oluf Family History

Oluf 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: Lu, Wolf, Ou, Lum, Rolf, Luo, Plum, Olan, Nolf, Luft

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Where is the Oluf family from?

You can see how Oluf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oluf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oluf family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oluf's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oluf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oluf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Oluf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oluf 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Oluf. 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 15 military records available for the last name Oluf. For the veterans among your Oluf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oluf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Oluf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oluf in 1970 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oluf 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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