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Olkiewicz Family History

Olkiewicz 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: Tomkiewicz, Malkiewicz, Waskiewicz, Mickiewicz, Lenkiewicz

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Where is the Olkiewicz family from?

You can see how Olkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olkiewicz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Olkiewicz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Olkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olkiewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olkiewicz. 38% of Olkiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olkiewicz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olkiewicz were Clerk and Operator. .

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Olkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Olkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olkiewicz 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Olkiewicz. 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 84 military records available for the last name Olkiewicz. For the veterans among your Olkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Olkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olkiewicz in 1966 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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