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Oletzke Family History

Oletzke 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: Lietzke, Leitzke, Goetzke, Petzke, Klitzke, Lutzke, Latzke, Leake

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Where is the Oletzke family from?

You can see how Oletzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oletzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oletzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Oletzke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oletzke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oletzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oletzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oletzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oletzke. 73% of Oletzke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%
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What Oletzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Oletzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oletzke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oletzke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Oletzke. For the veterans among your Oletzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oletzke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Oletzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oletzke in 1967 was 69, and 95 in 2002.

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