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Olenis Family History

Olenis 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, Lewis, Alexis, Ovens, Olejnik, Levis, Olen, Benis, Alanis

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Where is the Olenis family from?

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

What did your Olenis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Olenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Olenis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Olenis. For the veterans among your Olenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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