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Olkjer Family History

Olkjer 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: Oliver, Oliger, Ocker, Kolker, Oller, Older, Volker, Folker, Woltjer

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Where is the Olkjer family from?

You can see how Olkjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olkjer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olkjer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Olkjer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Olkjer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Olkjer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olkjer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olkjer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olkjer. 100% of Olkjer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Olkjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olkjer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Olkjer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Olkjer. For the veterans among your Olkjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olkjer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Olkjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olkjer in 1960 was 46, and 62 in 2004.

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