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Olner Family History

Olner Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of either Oldnall with dissimilation of n-l to n-r or Olney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Olner family from?

You can see how Olner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Olner families living in Warwickshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Olner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Olner families in 1891.
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What did your Olner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olner. 34% of Olner men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Olner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olner were Metal Polisher Heavy Work and House Wife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Blind
    23%
  • Hotel Proprietor
    23%
  • Metal Polisher Heavy Work
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • House Wife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olner 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Olner. 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 196 military records available for the last name Olner. For the veterans among your Olner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Olner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olner in 1977 was 72, and 86 in 1978.

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