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Olenbush Family History

Olenbush Name 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: Oldenburg, Rosebush, Ruebush, Dornbush, Odenbach, Lenius, Osenbaugh

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Where is the Olenbush family from?

You can see how Olenbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenbush family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olenbush family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olenbush's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Olenbush families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olenbush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olenbush ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Olenbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenbush 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Olenbush. 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 12 military records available for the last name Olenbush. For the veterans among your Olenbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenbush lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Olenbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Olenbush in 1968 was 73, and 90 in 1987.

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