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Olan Name Meaning

Spanish (Olán): variant spelling of holán ‘furbelow’, a kind of delicate white fabric frill (originally from Holland, whence the name), used to adorn women’s skirts; possibly therefore a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or sold such frills. This name is found mainly in Mexico and Caribbean Islands. Swedish: probably an ornamental name, but unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Oman, Olin, Olen, Oland, Bean, Olden, Olman, Colan, Rolan, Alan

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Olan Family Origin

Where is the Olan family from?

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You can see how Olan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Olan families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Olan families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Olan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Olan families in 1911.
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Olan Family Occupations

What did your Olan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Olan. 43% of Olan men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Olan women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olan were Barker and Laundress

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Barker
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Chair Woman
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Olan Historical Records

What Olan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Olan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olan. 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 Card

There are 903 military records available for the last name Olan. For the veterans among your Olan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Olan Life Expectancy

What is the average Olan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Olan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Olan in 1947 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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