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Olick Family History

Olick 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: Blick, Lick, Golick, Click, Flick, Bolick, Klick, Glick, Holick

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Where is the Olick family from?

You can see how Olick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Olick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Olick families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Olick's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Olick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olick. 39% of Olick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olick were Auto Mechanic and 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Auto Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Olick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olick 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Olick. 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 139 military records available for the last name Olick. For the veterans among your Olick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Olick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olick in 1963 was 57, and 3 in 2002.

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