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Olian Family History

Olian 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: Lian, Olan, Olin, Olman, Olean, Holian, Liang, Kocian, Olsen, Osman

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Where is the Olian family from?

You can see how Olian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Olian family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olian 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 Olian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olian. 30% of Olian men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Olian women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Merchant
    30%
  • Bricklayer And Brick Dar
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olian 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Olian. 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 313 military records available for the last name Olian. For the veterans among your Olian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olian in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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