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Olenak Family History

Olenak 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: Olenik, Bleak, Olejnik, Olen, Klenk, Zelenak, Olczak, Olea, Slezak

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Where is the Olenak family from?

You can see how Olenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olenak family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Olenak's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Olenak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olenak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olenak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Olenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Olenak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Olenak. For the veterans among your Olenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Olenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Olenak in 1974 was 88, and 62 in 2001.

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