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Olechna Family History

Olechna 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: Slechta, Olech, Blecha, Klecha, Lech, Pecina, Olen, Lechner, Blech

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Where is the Olechna family from?

You can see how Olechna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olechna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Olechna families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Olechna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olechna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olechna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olechna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olechna. 100% of Olechna men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Olechna women worked as a Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Olechna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olechna 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Olechna. 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 89 military records available for the last name Olechna. For the veterans among your Olechna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olechna lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Olechna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olechna in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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