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Olund Family History

Olund Surname Meaning

Swedish (Ölund): ornamental name composed of ö ‘island’ + lund ‘grove’.

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In some cases possibly also an altered form of Swedish Ålund (see Alund).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olund family from?

You can see how Olund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Olund families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Olund's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Olund families in 1911.
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What did your Olund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Olund. 60% of Olund men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olund 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olund. 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 394 military records available for the last name Olund. For the veterans among your Olund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olund lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Olund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olund in 1961 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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