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Oleka Family History

Oleka 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: Olea, Oleksa, Olek, Olexa, Oliva, Leva, Polka, Olen, Olk, Ola

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Where is the Oleka family from?

You can see how Oleka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleka family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Oleka families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleka's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Oleka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oleka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Oleka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleka 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Oleka. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oleka. For the veterans among your Oleka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Oleka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oleka in 1976 was 83, and 94 in 1986.

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