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Olrian Family History

Olrian 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: Adrian, Lian, Florian, Yerian, Kurian, Brian, Gurian, Burian, Varian

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Where is the Olrian family from?

You can see how Olrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olrian family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Olrian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Olrian family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olrian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olrian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olrian 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 56 census records available for the last name Olrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olrian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Olrian. 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 2 military records available for the last name Olrian. For the veterans among your Olrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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