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Olcha Family History

Olcha 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: Oliva, Cha, Dolch, Ochs, Ouchi, Concha, Macha, Oldham, Ola, Alpha

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Where is the Olcha family from?

You can see how Olcha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olcha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olcha family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olcha's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Olcha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olcha 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 Olcha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olcha. 100% of Olcha women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Olcha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Olcha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olcha 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Olcha. 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 26 military records available for the last name Olcha. For the veterans among your Olcha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olcha lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Olcha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Olcha in 1972 was 52, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olcha 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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