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Olynger Family History

Olynger 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: Olinger, Slinger, Clinger, Oliger, Oblinger, Langer, Lunger, Ohlinger

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Where is the Olynger family from?

You can see how Olynger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olynger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olynger family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olynger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Olynger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olynger 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 Olynger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olynger. 100% of Olynger men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Olynger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Olynger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olynger 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 immigration records available for the last name Olynger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Olynger. For the veterans among your Olynger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olynger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Olynger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olynger in 1965 was 79, and 102 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olynger 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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