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Olges Family History

Olges Surname 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: Oles, Alger, Olsen, Lees, Algeo, Toles, Bolger, Holmes, Borges

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Where is the Olges family from?

You can see how Olges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Olges families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Olges's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Olges families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olges. 50% of Olges men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Olges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olges 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Olges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 161 military records available for the last name Olges. For the veterans among your Olges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olges lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2000, in the United States, Olges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olges in 1945 was 26, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olges ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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