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Olender Family History

Olender Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Holländer (see Hollander) denoting a Dutch settler in Poland.

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


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Where is the Olender family from?

You can see how Olender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olender family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Olender families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Olender's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olender families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olender 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 Olender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olender. 23% of Olender men worked as a New Worker and 27% of Olender women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olender were Inspector and Sewing.

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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

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Inspector
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Trimmer
    11%
  • Sewing
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olender 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Olender. 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 541 military records available for the last name Olender. For the veterans among your Olender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olender lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Olender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Olender in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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