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Olken Family History

Olken 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: Olsen, Olen, Olden, Onken, Ocken, Oken, Wolken, Allen, Nolen, Offen

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Where is the Olken family from?

You can see how Olken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Olken family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Olken's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Olken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olken. 67% of Olken men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Olken women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Olken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olken 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Olken. 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 39 military records available for the last name Olken. For the veterans among your Olken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olken lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Olken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Olken in 1953 was 55, and 71 in 2003.

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