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Origins of the Olden surname

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About the Oldens

We have a total number of 4088 records for people with the last name Olden.

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Where do most Oldens live?

In 1921, most Oldens lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Oldens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,170 records for the Olden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Oldens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Oldens.

What are the most common Olden first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Oldens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Oldens in 1921
Laundress

18

Lab

11

Dressmaker

10

Domestic Servant

9

Bricklayer

7

Common Male occupations for Oldens in 1921
Bricklayer

29

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24

Agricultural Labourer

21

Lab

14

Market Gardener

14

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