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Olt Family History

Olt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Alt. See also Oldt.

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


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Where is the Olt family from?

You can see how Olt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Olt families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Olt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Olt families in 1911.
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What did your Olt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olt. 32% of Olt men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Olt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olt were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Olt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olt 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Olt. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Olt. For the veterans among your Olt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Olt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olt in 1962 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olt 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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