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Olner Name Meaning

perhaps a variant of either Oldnall with dissimilation of n-l to n-r or Olney .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Olney, Oller, Older, Bolner, Oxner, Volner, Wolner, Orner, Molner

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Where is the Olner family from?

You can see how Olner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Olner family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Olner's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Olner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olner. 100% of Olner men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olner 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Olner. 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 196 military records available for the last name Olner. For the veterans among your Olner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Olner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olner in 1977 was 72, and 86 in 1978.

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