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Olfene Family History

Olfene 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: Olsen, Offen, Olen, Olden, Feng, Lenz, Allen, Lee, Nolen, Lane

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Where is the Olfene family from?

You can see how Olfene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olfene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olfene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Olfene families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Olfene's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Olfene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olfene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Olfene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olfene 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Olfene. 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 19 military records available for the last name Olfene. For the veterans among your Olfene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olfene lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Olfene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Olfene in 1970 was 78, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olfene 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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