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Olwin Family History

Olwin 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: Olin, Alwin, Olgin, Olsen, Albin, Lin, Lewin, Blain, Klein, Lein

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Where is the Olwin family from?

You can see how Olwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Olwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Olwin families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Olwin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Olwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olwin. 25% of Olwin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Olwin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olwin were Butcher and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Soldier
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Olwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olwin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Olwin. 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 184 military records available for the last name Olwin. For the veterans among your Olwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olwin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Olwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olwin in 1961 was 52, and 95 in 2002.

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