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Olans Family History

Olans 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, Omans, Oland, Olano, Lans, Plank, Lang, Boland, Lane, Land

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Where is the Olans family from?

You can see how Olans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Olans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Olans family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olans's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Olans families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olans 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 Olans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olans. 43% of Olans men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Olans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olans 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Olans. 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 39 military records available for the last name Olans. For the veterans among your Olans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Olans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olans in 1967 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olans 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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