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Olinger Family History

Olinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ohlinger.

German: habitational name for someone from Ölling in Bavaria or Öllingen near Ulm.

It can also refer to individuals from Olingen near Betzdorf.

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


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Where is the Olinger family from?

You can see how Olinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Olinger family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olinger's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Olinger families in 1891.
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What did your Olinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olinger. 24% of Olinger men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Olinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olinger 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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Maid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Olinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olinger 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 Olinger. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Olinger. For the veterans among your Olinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olinger lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Olinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Olinger in 1941 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olinger 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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