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Olano Name Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Olano in the province of Araba/Álava Basque Country (Spain) so named from ola ‘forge ironworks’ + the diminutive suffix -no.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Llano, Solano, Bolanos, Oland, Molano, Aliano, Soland, Ocana, Lago

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Where is the Olano family from?

You can see how Olano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Olano families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Olano's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Olano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olano. 100% of Olano men worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olano. 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 192 military records available for the last name Olano. For the veterans among your Olano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olano lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Olano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Olano in 1956 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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