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Olejer Family History

Olejer 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: Oliver, Lever, Klever, Kleber, Leber, Leer, Oeser, Leger, Leser

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Where is the Olejer family from?

You can see how Olejer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olejer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olejer family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olejer's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Olejer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olejer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olejer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olejer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Olejer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olejer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Olejer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Olejer. For the veterans among your Olejer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olejer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Olejer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Olejer in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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