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Olga Family History

Olga 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: Ola, Olea, Ozga, Oliva, Organ, Oda, Pola, Ota, Haga, Molla

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Where is the Olga family from?

You can see how Olga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Olga family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olga's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Olga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olga. 38% of Olga women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olga 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olga. 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 62 military records available for the last name Olga. For the veterans among your Olga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Olga in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

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