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Olens Family History

Olens 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: Ovens, Olen, Oles, Owens, Lenz, Nolen, Olsen, Lees, Toles, Oren

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Where is the Olens family from?

You can see how Olens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Olens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Olens families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Olens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olens 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 149 census records available for the last name Olens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olens 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Olens. 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 21 military records available for the last name Olens. For the veterans among your Olens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Olens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olens in 1969 was 52, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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