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Olien Family History

Olien 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: Olsen, Lien, Olin, Holien, Olen, Olden, Oien, Klien, Allen, Oliver

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Where is the Olien family from?

You can see how Olien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Olien families living in Alabama. This was about 71% of all the recorded Olien's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Olien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olien. 34% of Olien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Olien women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Olien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olien 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Olien. 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 198 military records available for the last name Olien. For the veterans among your Olien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olien lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Olien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Olien in 1958 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

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