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Ollila Family History

Ollila Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Olli (from Scandinavian Olav Olaf; see Olafsen) + the locative ending -la thus referring to ‘Olli's farm’.

Established as a hereditary surname since 19th century chiefly in western and northern Finland.

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


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Where is the Ollila family from?

You can see how Ollila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 31 Ollila families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ollila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ollila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ollila 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 Ollila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ollila. 32% of Ollila men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Ollila women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ollila were New Worker and Bookkeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Ollila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ollila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollila 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Ollila. 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 401 military records available for the last name Ollila. For the veterans among your Ollila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollila lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ollila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ollila in 1955 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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