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Olgers Family History

Olgers 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: Odgers, Alger, Bolger, Oliger, Angers, Oles, Elpers, Elfers, Alders

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Where is the Olgers family from?

You can see how Olgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olgers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olgers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Olgers families living in Virginia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Olgers's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Olgers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olgers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olgers. 67% of Olgers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Olgers women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Olgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olgers 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Olgers. 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 22 military records available for the last name Olgers. For the veterans among your Olgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olgers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Olgers in 1964 was 71, and 96 in 2003.

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