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Oleksak Family History

Oleksak Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Oleksiak.

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


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Where is the Oleksak family from?

You can see how Oleksak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleksak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Oleksak families living in Massachusetts. This was about 41% of all the recorded Oleksak's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oleksak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleksak 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 Oleksak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleksak. 42% of Oleksak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Oleksak women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oleksak were Machine Operator and Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Oleksak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Oleksak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksak 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Oleksak. 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 157 military records available for the last name Oleksak. For the veterans among your Oleksak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Oleksak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oleksak in 1956 was 45, and 67 in 2003.

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