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Olekszak Family History

Olekszak 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, Lesiak, Olczak, Slezak, Lesak, Blaszak

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Where is the Olekszak family from?

You can see how Olekszak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olekszak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olekszak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Olekszak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olekszak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olekszak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olekszak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Olekszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olekszak 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Olekszak. 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 15 military records available for the last name Olekszak. For the veterans among your Olekszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olekszak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Olekszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Olekszak in 1965 was 46, and 76 in 2000.

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