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Olef Family History

Olef 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: Olen, Oley, Oles, Olea, Olek, Oler, Wolf, Over, Lee, Mole

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Where is the Olef family from?

You can see how Olef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olef family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Olef families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Olef family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Olef's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Olef families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olef 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 80 census records available for the last name Olef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olef 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Olef. 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 31 military records available for the last name Olef. For the veterans among your Olef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olef lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Olef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olef in 1971 was 59, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olef 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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