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Olekshuk Family History

Olekshuk 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: Oleksiak, Oleksak, Oleksa, Oleksy, Lesnik, Olejnik, Flesher, Lesiak

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Where is the Olekshuk family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olekshuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olekshuk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Olekshuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olekshuk 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Olekshuk. 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 9 military records available for the last name Olekshuk. For the veterans among your Olekshuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olekshuk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Olekshuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Olekshuk in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

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