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Olnes Family History

Olnes 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: Olney, Oles, Oines, Ownes, Olsen, Lees, Dolney, Toles, Hines, Holmes

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Where is the Olnes family from?

You can see how Olnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olnes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Olnes families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Olnes families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Olnes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Olnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olnes 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 Olnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olnes. 72% of Olnes men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Olnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olnes 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Olnes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Olnes. For the veterans among your Olnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olnes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Olnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Olnes in 1968 was 75, and 70 in 1991.

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