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Olkewicz Family History

Olkewicz 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: Tomkiewicz, Malkiewicz, Sakowicz, Olenick, Jurewicz, Walkowicz, Lewis

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Where is the Olkewicz family from?

You can see how Olkewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olkewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olkewicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Olkewicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olkewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olkewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olkewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olkewicz. 60% of Olkewicz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Unemployed
    40%
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What Olkewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Olkewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olkewicz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Olkewicz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Olkewicz. For the veterans among your Olkewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olkewicz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Olkewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olkewicz in 1969 was 55, and 48 in 2002.

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