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Oleksa Family History

Oleksa Surname Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn: from the personal name Oleksa, vernacular equivalent of Alexis and a short form of Oleksander.

Ukrainian Oleksandr (see Alexander). Compare Olexa.

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


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Where is the Oleksa family from?

You can see how Oleksa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleksa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oleksa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oleksa family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleksa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oleksa families in 1880.
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What did your Oleksa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleksa. 50% of Oleksa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oleksa women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oleksa were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Oleksa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Oleksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksa 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Oleksa. 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 258 military records available for the last name Oleksa. For the veterans among your Oleksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oleksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oleksa in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oleksa 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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