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Olas Family History

Olas Surname 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: Olan, Plas, Glas, Bolas, Ola, Klas, Oles, Blas, Olah, Ogas

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Where is the Olas family from?

You can see how Olas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Olas families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Olas's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Olas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olas 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 Olas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olas. 25% of Olas men worked as a Coal Loader and 50% of Olas women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olas were Laborer and Domestic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Chef
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olas 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Olas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 615 military records available for the last name Olas. For the veterans among your Olas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Olas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olas in 1964 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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