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Olanda Family History

Olanda 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: Landa, Oland, Blanda, Boland, Land, Banda, Bland, Kanda, Lada, Osland

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Where is the Olanda family from?

You can see how Olanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olanda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olanda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Olanda family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Olanda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Olanda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olanda 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 Olanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olanda. 60% of Olanda men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Olanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Olanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olanda 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Olanda. 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 4 military records available for the last name Olanda. For the veterans among your Olanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olanda lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Olanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Olanda in 1981 was 71, and 45 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olanda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olanda 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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