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Olerenshaw Family History

Olerenshaw Surname Meaning

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


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You can see how Olerenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olerenshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Olerenshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Olerenshaw families living in Warwickshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Olerenshaw's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Olerenshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Olerenshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Olerenshaw. 100% of Olerenshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Olerenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olerenshaw 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Olerenshaw. 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 79 military records available for the last name Olerenshaw. For the veterans among your Olerenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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