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Olert Family History

Olert Name 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: Obert, Olbert, Elert, Oler, Over, Albert, Ober, Ort, Oest, Oyler

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Where is the Olert family from?

You can see how Olert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Olert families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Olert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Olert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olert. 100% of Olert women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Olert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olert 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Olert. 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 57 military records available for the last name Olert. For the veterans among your Olert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Olert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olert in 1965 was 62, and 92 in 1999.

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