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Oleck Family History

Oleck Name 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: Fleck, Leck, Bleck, Olech, Olek, Kleck, Aleck, Beck, Black, Heck

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Where is the Oleck family from?

You can see how Oleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oleck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oleck family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oleck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Parlor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleck. 34% of Oleck men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oleck women worked as a Beauty Parlor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oleck were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Parlor
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Oleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleck 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Oleck. 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 128 military records available for the last name Oleck. For the veterans among your Oleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oleck in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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