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Oletta Family History

Oletta 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: Coletta, Klette, Flett, Cetta, Lett, Petta, Olea, Plett, Auletta

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Where is the Oletta family from?

You can see how Oletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oletta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Oletta families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Oletta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oletta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oletta ancestors do for a living?

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

What Oletta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Oletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oletta 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Oletta. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oletta. For the veterans among your Oletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oletta lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Oletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oletta in 1969 was 67, and 75 in 1982.

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