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Oldani Family History

Oldani Surname Meaning

Italian (Lombardy): habitational name from any of the places called Olda for example in Bergamo province from an adjectival form of the placename. This is a typical Lombardic surname; there surnames derived from placenames usually have a pluralized form.

Patronymic or plural form of Oldano possibly a derivative of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element Old-.

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


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Where is the Oldani family from?

You can see how Oldani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oldani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Oldani families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldani's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oldani families in 1911.
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What did your Oldani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oldani. 46% of Oldani men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Oldani women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oldani were Machinist and Counter Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    24%
  • H
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Counter Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oldani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldani 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Oldani. 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 343 military records available for the last name Oldani. For the veterans among your Oldani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldani lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oldani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oldani in 1954 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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