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Olme Family History

Olme 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: Holme, Olm, Orme, Olmo, Alme, Olle, Ohme, Lee, Mole, Olsen

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Where is the Olme family from?

You can see how Olme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Olme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olme families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olme's in USA. California had the highest population of Olme families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olme 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 Olme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olme. 100% of Olme men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Olme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Olme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olme 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Olme. 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 14 military records available for the last name Olme. For the veterans among your Olme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olme lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Olme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olme in 1966 was 60, and 102 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olme 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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