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Olech Family History

Olech Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Olech a pet form of Oleksy (see Alexis) or Oleksander (see Alexander).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olech family from?

You can see how Olech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olech family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Olech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Olech families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Olech's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Olech families in 1920.
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What did your Olech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olech. 27% of Olech men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olech women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olech were Dentist and Janitress.

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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
    27%
  • Painter
    18%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Dentist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Janitress
    50%

What Olech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Olech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olech 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Olech. 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 201 military records available for the last name Olech. For the veterans among your Olech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olech lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Olech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olech in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olech 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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