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Oleinik Family History

Oleinik Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Olejnik, Olenik, Lesnik, Olenick, Klink, Leiner, Blatnik, Klein, Lein

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Where is the Oleinik family from?

You can see how Oleinik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleinik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oleinik families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Oleinik's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oleinik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleinik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleinik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oleinik. 100% of Oleinik men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Oleinik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleinik 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Oleinik. 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 110 military records available for the last name Oleinik. For the veterans among your Oleinik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleinik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Oleinik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oleinik in 1962 was 84, and 77 in 2002.

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