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Olger Family History

Olger 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: Alger, Bolger, Oliger, Oller, Folger, Older, Olver, Oler, Over

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Where is the Olger family from?

You can see how Olger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Olger families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olger. 48% of Olger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Olger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olger were Salesman and Farmwife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Farmwife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Olger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olger 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Olger. 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 135 military records available for the last name Olger. For the veterans among your Olger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Olger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Olger in 1967 was 89, and 75 in 2004.

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