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Olesh Family History

Olesh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Oleś or Slovak Oleš (see Oles) and also of German Olesch which is a Germanized form of the Polish name.

Ukrainian: from Olesh a pet form of the personal name Oleksandr (see Alexander).

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


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Where is the Olesh family from?

You can see how Olesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olesh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olesh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Olesh families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Olesh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olesh families in 1920.
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What did your Olesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olesh. 27% of Olesh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olesh women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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
    27%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Nail Packer
    14%
  • Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

What Olesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Olesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesh 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Olesh. 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 131 military records available for the last name Olesh. For the veterans among your Olesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olesh in 1964 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olesh 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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