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  • Distribution of Olen Families in the US in 1840
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  • Distribution of Olen Families in the US in 1920
  • Distribution of Olen Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Olen Total Records: 3  Origin of Olen, Meaning of Olen Origin: GRAHAM's of Jackson County, Michigan about 1900. Surnames: Coolen Submitted by: Linda Carter Origin of Olen, Meaning of Olen Origin: Chariot fighter and Champion Surnames: Nolen Nolan O'nolan Submitted by: Nolen Origin of Olen, Meaning of Olen Origin: Changed from Cohen to Colen in New York City in the early 20th century, when business opportunities were lost because there were so many Cohen's in the yellow pages with the same first name. Surnames: Colen Submitted by: E Lilly 10/13/2008 7:40 AM Page 1 of 1

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