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Olroth Family History

Olroth 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: Roth, Loth, Troth, Orth, Kloth, Kroth, Stroth, Groth, Olcott, Lott

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Where is the Olroth family from?

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

What did your Olroth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Olroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olroth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Olroth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Olroth. For the veterans among your Olroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olroth lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Olroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olroth in 1989 was 84, and 95 in 1996.

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