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Olguin Family History

Olguin Surname Meaning

Spanish (Olguín): variant of Holguín (see Holguin).

This surname is most common in Mexico, Argentina, and Chile.

Compare Olgin.

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


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Where is the Olguin family from?

You can see how Olguin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olguin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Olguin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Olguin families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Olguin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Olguin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olguin 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 Olguin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olguin. 51% of Olguin men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Olguin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olguin were Miner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    51%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Olguin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Olguin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olguin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olguin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Olguin. For the veterans among your Olguin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olguin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Olguin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Olguin in 1943 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olguin 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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