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Olina Family History

Olina 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: Oliva, Olin, Lina, Molina, Colina, Ling, Klink, Lin, Linn, Kalina

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Where is the Olina family from?

You can see how Olina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olina families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Olina families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Olina's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olina. 100% of Olina men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Olina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Olina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olina 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Olina. 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 15 military records available for the last name Olina. For the veterans among your Olina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olina lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Olina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olina in 1994 was 75, and 87 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olina 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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