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Olenus Family History

Olenus 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: Ovens, Olen, Oles, Venus, Owens, Lenius, Lebus, Olenik, Lemus, Lents

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Where is the Olenus family from?

You can see how Olenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenus family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Olenus family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Olenus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Olenus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olenus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Olenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Olenus. 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 military records available for the last name Olenus. For the veterans among your Olenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Olenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Olenus in 1973 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olenus 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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