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Olene Family History

Olene 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: Olen, Lenz, Lee, Nolen, Olsen, Lane, Oren, Line, Leng, Glen

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Where is the Olene family from?

You can see how Olene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Olene family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Olene's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Olene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olene ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Olene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olene 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Olene. 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 33 military records available for the last name Olene. For the veterans among your Olene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olene lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Olene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olene in 1965 was 70, and 60 in 2004.

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