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Olleck Family History

Olleck 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: Fleck, Ellick, Kolbeck, Pollock, Halleck, Osbeck, Colbeck, Lueck

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Where is the Olleck family from?

You can see how Olleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olleck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olleck family living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Olleck's in USA. Massachusetts and 4 other states had the highest population of Olleck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olleck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Olleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olleck 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Olleck. 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 18 military records available for the last name Olleck. For the veterans among your Olleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olleck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Olleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Olleck in 1966 was 71, and 83 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olleck 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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