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Olenec Family History

Olenec 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: Olney, Olen, Olender, Olenick, Olenik, Olesen, Flener, Lenz, Lee

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Where is the Olenec family from?

You can see how Olenec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olenec family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Olenec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olenec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olenec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Olenec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Olenec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenec 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Olenec. 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 1 military records available for the last name Olenec. For the veterans among your Olenec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenec lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Olenec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Olenec in 1967 was 60, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olenec ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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