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Olynyk Family History

Olynyk 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: Mlynek, Lynk, Olenik, Lynch, Plank, Klink, Holyoak, Olan, Lynn

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Where is the Olynyk family from?

You can see how Olynyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olynyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olynyk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Olynyk families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olynyk's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Olynyk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olynyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olynyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olynyk. 100% of Olynyk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olynyk women worked as a Helper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Olynyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olynyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olynyk 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Olynyk. 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 64 military records available for the last name Olynyk. For the veterans among your Olynyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olynyk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Olynyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olynyk in 1961 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olynyk 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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