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Olarra Family History

Olarra 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: Barra, Marra, Laura, Obara, Parra, Larrea, Carra, Ohara, Clara

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Where is the Olarra family from?

You can see how Olarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olarra family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Olarra family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olarra's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Olarra families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Olarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olarra 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Olarra. 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 3 military records available for the last name Olarra. For the veterans among your Olarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olarra lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Olarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Olarra in 1973 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olarra 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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