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Ollek Family History

Ollek 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: Oller, Olek, Olle, Olley, Allen, Cleek, Olsen, Toller, Bolle, Oyler

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Where is the Ollek family from?

You can see how Ollek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ollek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ollek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ollek's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ollek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ollek 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 Ollek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ollek. 100% of Ollek 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ollek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Ollek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollek 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ollek. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ollek. For the veterans among your Ollek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ollek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ollek in 1964 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ollek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ollek 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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