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Olenius Family History

Olenius 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: Lenius, Lanius, Olenick, Menius, Olenik, Lewis, Alexis, Blasius

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Where is the Olenius family from?

You can see how Olenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olenius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Olenius families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Olenius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olenius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olenius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olenius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olenius. 60% of Olenius men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Olenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenius 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Olenius. 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 20 military records available for the last name Olenius. For the veterans among your Olenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenius lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Olenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Olenius in 1968 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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