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Olejar Family History

Olejar Name 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: Lear, Clear, Bejar, Olea, Vejar, Kolesar, Lesar, Leja, Olean, Olivar

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Where is the Olejar family from?

You can see how Olejar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olejar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Olejar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Olejar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olejar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olejar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olejar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olejar. 25% of Olejar men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Wheel Roller
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Shipper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Olejar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olejar 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Olejar. 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 150 military records available for the last name Olejar. For the veterans among your Olejar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olejar lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Olejar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olejar in 1940 was 31, and 93 in 2003.

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