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Olka Family History

Olka 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: Polka, Olk, Ola, Olea, Kolka, Oka, Oliva, Oda, Oak, Pola

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Where is the Olka family from?

You can see how Olka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Olka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Olka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Olka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olka. 38% of Olka 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
    38%
  • Weaver
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Olka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olka 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Olka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Olka. For the veterans among your Olka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Olka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Olka in 1970 was 60, and 50 in 2001.

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