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Oling Family History

Oling 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: Ling, Olin, Kling, Boling, Olding, Poling, Fling, Roling, Long

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Where is the Oling family from?

You can see how Oling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Oling families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oling's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Oling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oling. 18% of Oling men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oling were Longshoreman and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Longshoreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%

What Oling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oling 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Oling. 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 271 military records available for the last name Oling. For the veterans among your Oling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oling in 1966 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oling 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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