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Olkey Family History

Olkey 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: Olney, Oakey, Oley, Olley, Olvey, Okey, Oskey, Olsen, Dolney, Ley

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Where is the Olkey family from?

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

What did your Olkey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Olkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olkey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Olkey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Olkey. For the veterans among your Olkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olkey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Olkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olkey in 1976 was 63, and 86 in 1996.

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