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Olesky Family History

Olesky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Oleski.

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


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Where is the Olesky family from?

You can see how Olesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olesky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Olesky families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olesky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Olesky families in 1891.
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What did your Olesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olesky. 34% of Olesky men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Olesky women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olesky were Farmer and Seamtress.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamtress
    20%

What Olesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesky 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Olesky. 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 427 military records available for the last name Olesky. For the veterans among your Olesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Olesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Olesky in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olesky 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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