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Oleksy Family History

Oleksy Name Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Oleksy (see Alexis ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oleksa, Olek, Oles, Olesky, Elek, Ales, Weeks, Onley, Wolsky, Luks

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Where is the Oleksy family from?

You can see how Oleksy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleksy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oleksy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Oleksy families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Oleksy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oleksy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleksy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleksy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleksy. 28% of Oleksy men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Oleksy women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oleksy were Porter and 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
    28%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Janitor
    7%
  • Porter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oleksy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksy 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Oleksy. 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 411 military records available for the last name Oleksy. For the veterans among your Oleksy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Oleksy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Oleksy in 1946 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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