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Oleon Family History

Oleon Name 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: Leon, Olen, Olean, Oleson, Olson, Lyon, Alton, Leo, Nolen, Olsen

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Where is the Oleon family from?

You can see how Oleon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oleon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oleon family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oleon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oleon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Oleon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleon 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Oleon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Oleon. For the veterans among your Oleon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Oleon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oleon in 1967 was 71, and 41 in 2002.

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