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Origins of the Olner surname

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About the Olners

We have a total number of 932 records for people with the last name Olner.

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Where do most Olners live?

In 1921, most Olners lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Olners

How common is your surname?

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

We have 871 records for the Olner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Olners most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Olners.

What are the most common Olner first names?

  • William
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma

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Common jobs for Olners

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

Common Female occupations for Olners in 1921
Widow

6

Dressmaker

3

At School

2

Commercial Clerk

2

Cook Domestic Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Olners in 1921
Coal Miner

20

Coal Miner Hewer

10

Agricultural Labourer

8

Sanitary Pipe Maker

7

Ag Labourer

3

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