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Olonko Family History

Olonko 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: Longo, Kolanko, Londo, Olano, Klocko, Plonka, Golonka, Lojko, Alonso

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Olonko. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Olonko. For the veterans among your Olonko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olonko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Olonko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olonko in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 1998.

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