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Olker Family History

Olker Surname 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: Ocker, Kolker, Oller, Older, Volker, Folker, Olver, Alker, Oler

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Where is the Olker family from?

You can see how Olker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Olker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Olker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Olker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olker. 39% of Olker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Olker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olker were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Olker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Olker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olker 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Olker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Olker. For the veterans among your Olker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Olker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Olker in 1954 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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