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Olachia Family History

Olachia 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: Plachta, Machia, Vlachos, Flach, Lach, Vlach, Blacher, Machi, Lachman

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Where is the Olachia family from?

You can see how Olachia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olachia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olachia family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Olachia's in USA. California had the highest population of Olachia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olachia 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 Olachia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olachia. 100% of Olachia 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
    100%

What Olachia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Olachia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olachia 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Olachia. 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 38 military records available for the last name Olachia. For the veterans among your Olachia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olachia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Olachia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olachia in 1963 was 84, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olachia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olachia 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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