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Olecki Family History

Olecki 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: Dolecki, Solecki, Oleski, Fleck, Poleski, Galecki, Leckie, Osiecki

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Where is the Olecki family from?

You can see how Olecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olecki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olecki families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Olecki's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Olecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olecki 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 Olecki ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Olecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Olecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olecki 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Olecki. 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 86 military records available for the last name Olecki. For the veterans among your Olecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olecki lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Olecki in 1964 was 39, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olecki 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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