History of your Surname
Get access to Oleker family records.Start a free trial

Oleker Family History

Oleker 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: Oliver, Lever, Klever, Kleber, Luker, Leber, Leer, Oeser, Reker

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Oleker family from?

You can see how Oleker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oleker families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oleker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oleker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oleker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Oleker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Oleker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Oleker

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Oleker. 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.

View all Oleker immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Oleker. For the veterans among your Oleker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oleker military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oleker family history

Discover More

What is the average Oleker lifespan?

Average Oleker life expectancy in 1982 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oleker

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oleker family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Oleker last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial