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Olidge Family History

Olidge 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: Klinge, Bridge, Linge, Lodge, Ridge, Elvidge, Coolidge, Oliger

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Where is the Olidge family from?

You can see how Olidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olidge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olidge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Olidge families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olidge's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Olidge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olidge 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 86 census records available for the last name Olidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olidge 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Olidge. 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 12 military records available for the last name Olidge. For the veterans among your Olidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olidge lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Olidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olidge in 1970 was 63, and 25 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olidge 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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