Origins of the Olswang surname

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    In 1921, most Olswangs lived in west-midlands

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    100 Olswangs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Olswang

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    Cameron Mckenna Nabarro

    Louise

    Esta

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    Common jobs for Olswangs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Olswangs in 1921

    School Girl

    2

    Cap Maker

    1

    Trav Jewellers Wife

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Olswangs in 1921

    Cabinet Maker

    1

    Clerk In Money Lender's Office

    1

    Clerk In Official Of Business

    1

    Commission Agent

    1

    Fancy Goods Commercial

    1

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