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Oldrate Family History

Oldrate 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: Olarte, Aldrete, Drake, Plate, Date, Redgate, Oldham, Ludgate, Drage

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Where is the Oldrate family from?

You can see how Oldrate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldrate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oldrate family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oldrate's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Oldrate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldrate 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 10 census records available for the last name Oldrate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldrate 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oldrate. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oldrate. For the veterans among your Oldrate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldrate lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Oldrate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oldrate in 1975 was 86, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldrate 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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