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Older Family History

Older Surname Meaning

North German: status name for an old man or an alderman chairman of a corporation or a city or church council.

See Old.

English (southeastern): variant of Alder.

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


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Where is the Older family from?

You can see how Older families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Older family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Older families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Older families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Older's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Older families in 1911.
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What did your Older ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Older. 50% of Older men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Older. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Older 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Older. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Older. For the veterans among your Older ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Older lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Older life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Older in 1949 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Older 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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