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Olund Name Meaning

Swedish (Ölund): ornamental name composed of ö ‘island’ + lund ‘grove’. Compare Ohlund . In some cases possibly also an altered form of Swedish Ålund (see Alund ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ohlund, Oslund, Oland, Lund, Eklund, Edlund, Hoglund, Ostlund, Ohland

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Where is the Olund family from?

You can see how Olund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Olund family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olund's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Olund families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olund. 32% of Olund men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Olund women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olund were Truck Driver and Nursing. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Beauty Operator
    20%
  • Nursing
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olund 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olund. 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 394 military records available for the last name Olund. For the veterans among your Olund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olund lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Olund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olund in 1961 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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