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Olsker Family History

Olsker 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: Asker, Oliver, Oster, Olsen, Luker, Oeser, Tasker, Oliger, Ocker

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Where is the Olsker family from?

You can see how Olsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olsker family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Olsker's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Olsker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olsker 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 65 census records available for the last name Olsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Olsker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Olsker. For the veterans among your Olsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Olsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Olsker in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olsker 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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