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Olaughlin Family History

Olaughlin Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Lochlainn ‘descendant of Lochlann’ (see Laughlin).

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


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Where is the Olaughlin family from?

You can see how Olaughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olaughlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olaughlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Olaughlin families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Olaughlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Olaughlin families in 1891.
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What did your Olaughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olaughlin. 14% of Olaughlin men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Olaughlin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olaughlin were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olaughlin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Olaughlin. For the veterans among your Olaughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olaughlin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Olaughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1949. The average life expectancy for Olaughlin in 1949 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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