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Oldis Family History

Oldis Surname Meaning

This name originates from an unrecorded Middle English male personal name *Aldhise* or *Oldhise* which represents Old English *Ealdhyse*. The name is composed of the elements eald, meaning 'old', and hyse, meaning 'young man' or 'warrior'. This type of compound name can be found in the historical text Domesday Book with examples such as Old English *Brūnhyse*, *Godhyse*, and *Lēofhyse*.

Additionally, it is suggested that this name may be a variant of *Aldous*. However, the lack of early bearers in East Anglia until the 19th century implies that the more likely origin of this name is the aforementioned compound formation through later migration.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Oldis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Oldis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oldis families in 1911.
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What did your Oldis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oldis. 50% of Oldis men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oldis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oldis were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

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Passenger Lists

There are 238 immigration records available for the last name Oldis. 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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There are 287 military records available for the last name Oldis. For the veterans among your Oldis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Oldis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oldis in 1962 was 79, and 74 in 2002.

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