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Oldt Family History

Oldt Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Alt.

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


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Where is the Oldt family from?

You can see how Oldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oldt family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oldt's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Oldt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oldt. 33% of Oldt men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Oldt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oldt were Teacher and Housework.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    19%

What Oldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldt 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Oldt. 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 562 military records available for the last name Oldt. For the veterans among your Oldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Oldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oldt in 1943 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldt 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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