Origins of the Olstead surname

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    In 1921, most Olsteads lived in south-east

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    26 Olstead Travel & migration records
    79 Olsteads found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Olstead

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    What are the most common Olstead first names?

    George

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    Caroline

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    Common jobs for Olsteads

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Olsteads in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Bricklayers Wife

    1

    Commercial Clerk

    1

    Dairy Managress

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Olsteads in 1921

    Carman

    2

    Wheelwright

    2

    Bricklayer

    1

    Carter

    1

    Clerk Leather Trade

    1

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