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Olenin Family History

Olenin 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: Olenik, Lewin, Levin, Klein, Lein, Olejnik, Olin, Olen, Plein, Genin

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Where is the Olenin family from?

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

What did your Olenin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Olenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Olenin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Olenin. For the veterans among your Olenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Olenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olenin in 1978 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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