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Olav Family History

Olav Surname 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: Olan, Ola, Olah, Omar, Alam, Lal, Oliva, Lau, Oman, Oda

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Where is the Olav family from?

You can see how Olav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olav family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olav family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olav's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Olav families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olav surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Olav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olav 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Olav. 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 14 military records available for the last name Olav. For the veterans among your Olav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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