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Olpin Family History

Olpin Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Owlpen in Gloucestershire.

The placename derives from the Old English personal name Ola + penn ‘pen fold’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olpin family from?

You can see how Olpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olpin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Olpin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Olpin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Olpin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Olpin families in 1891.
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What did your Olpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Olpin. 100% of Olpin 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 966 census records available for the last name Olpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olpin 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Olpin. 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 133 military records available for the last name Olpin. For the veterans among your Olpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olpin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olpin in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olpin 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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