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Olear Family History

Olear Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Leary.

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


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Where is the Olear family from?

You can see how Olear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Olear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Olear families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Olear's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Olear families in 1891.
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What did your Olear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olear. 17% of Olear men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Olear women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olear were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Trimmer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Olear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olear 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Olear. 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 735 military records available for the last name Olear. For the veterans among your Olear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olear lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Olear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Olear in 1948 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olear 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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