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Oleski Family History

Oleski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from a lost place called Olsza named with olsza ‘alder’ or from Oleszno.

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


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Where is the Oleski family from?

You can see how Oleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Oleski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oleski families in 1880.
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What did your Oleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleski. 53% of Oleski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oleski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oleski were Miner 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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Stevedore
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Oleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleski 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Oleski. 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 257 military records available for the last name Oleski. For the veterans among your Oleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oleski in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oleski 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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