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Olnick Family History

Olnick 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: Rolnick, Olenick, Blick, Ellick, Senick, Knick, Kornick, Zelnick

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Where is the Olnick family from?

You can see how Olnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olnick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Olnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Olnick families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Olnick's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Olnick families in 1891.
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What did your Olnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olnick. 50% of Olnick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olnick women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olnick were Bookkeeper and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Olnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Olnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olnick 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Olnick. 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 96 military records available for the last name Olnick. For the veterans among your Olnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olnick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Olnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Olnick in 1956 was 64, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olnick 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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