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Olander Name Meaning

Swedish: habitational name for someone from the island of Öland, or possibly a respelling of Ålander, a habitational name for someone from the island of Åland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lander, Bolander, Oland, Lande, Gander, Glander, Brander, Planer

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Olander Family Origin

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Olander Family Occupations

What did your Olander ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olander ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Bricklayers Labourer

    33%

  • Civil Engineer

    33%

  • Plasterer

    33%

In 1881, Bricklayers Labourer and Civil Engineer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Olander. A less common occupation for the Olander family was Plasterer. The most common Olander occupation in the UK was Bricklayers Labourer. 33% of Olander's were Bricklayers Labourers.

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Olander Historical Records

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Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Olander ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

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Olander Life Expectancy

What is the average Olander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olander 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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Famous Olander Family

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Audrey Hepburn1929 - 1993 (63)
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Mark Twain1835 - 1910 (74)
Albert Einstein1879 - 1955 (76)
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