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Olean Family History

Olean Surname Meaning

American: from the name of the city of Olean in Cattaraugus County NY.

It was randomly chosen as a replacement for the Italian surname Agoglia.

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


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Where is the Olean family from?

You can see how Olean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Olean family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Olean's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Olean families in 1891.
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What did your Olean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olean. 24% of Olean men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Olean women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olean were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olean 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Olean. 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 151 military records available for the last name Olean. For the veterans among your Olean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Olean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olean in 1963 was 94, and 103 in 2003.

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