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Olesten Family History

Olesten 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: Olesen, Olsen, Osten, Lester, Westen, Leston, Sletten, Kesten

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Where is the Olesten family from?

You can see how Olesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olesten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olesten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Olesten family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Olesten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olesten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olesten ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olesten ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Olesten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Olesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesten 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Olesten. 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 19 military records available for the last name Olesten. For the veterans among your Olesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Olesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olesten in 1968 was 75, and 100 in 1985.

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