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Olmes Family History

Olmes 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: Holmes, Oles, Olmos, Ohmes, Ormes, Elmes, James, Olsen, Lees, Holme

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Where is the Olmes family from?

You can see how Olmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olmes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olmes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Olmes families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Olmes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Olmes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olmes 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 Olmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olmes. 34% of Olmes 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Olmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Olmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olmes 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Olmes. 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 133 military records available for the last name Olmes. For the veterans among your Olmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olmes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Olmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Olmes in 1966 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olmes 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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