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Olschke Family History

Olschke 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: Mischke, Reschke, Peschke, Geschke, Jeschke, Meschke, Maschke

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Where is the Olschke family from?

You can see how Olschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olschke family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Olschke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Olschke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Olschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olschke 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Olschke. 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 35 military records available for the last name Olschke. For the veterans among your Olschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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