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Olenski Family History

Olenski Surname Meaning

Polish (Oleński): variant of Olinski.

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


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Where is the Olenski family from?

You can see how Olenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Olenski families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Olenski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olenski families in 1880.
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What did your Olenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Punch Press were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olenski. 70% of Olenski men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Olenski women worked as a Punch Press. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olenski were Bartender and Housework.

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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
    70%
  • Bartender
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Punch Press
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Olenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Olenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenski 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Olenski. 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 160 military records available for the last name Olenski. For the veterans among your Olenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Olenski in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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