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Ollech Family History

Ollech 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: Olech, Lech, Pelech, Orzech, Blech, Oller, Leech, Olle, Olley, Orlich

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Where is the Ollech family from?

You can see how Ollech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollech family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ollech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ollech families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ollech's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ollech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ollech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ollech ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Ollech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Ollech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollech 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ollech. 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 411 military records available for the last name Ollech. For the veterans among your Ollech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollech lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ollech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ollech in 1965 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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