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Odlivak Family History

Odlivak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oliva, Olivas, Olivar, Oliver, Livas, Sliva, Bolivar, Ollila, Diak

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Where is the Odlivak family from?

You can see how Odlivak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odlivak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odlivak family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Odlivak's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Odlivak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odlivak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odlivak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Odlivak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Odlivak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odlivak 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Odlivak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Odlivak. For the veterans among your Odlivak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odlivak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Odlivak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Odlivak in 1954 was 55, and 80 in 2000.

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