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Olinn Family History

Olinn 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: Linn, Olin, Blinn, Flinn, Ling, Olsen, Klink, Oliva, Lin, Kinn

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Where is the Olinn family from?

You can see how Olinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olinn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Olinn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olinn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Olinn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olinn 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 Olinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stengrapher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olinn. 50% of Olinn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olinn women worked as a Stengrapher.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stengrapher
    100%

What Olinn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Olinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olinn 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Olinn. 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 81 military records available for the last name Olinn. For the veterans among your Olinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olinn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Olinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Olinn in 1954 was 28, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olinn 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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