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Olencki Family History

Olencki 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: Olenski, Olinski, Dolecki, Lenski, Solecki, Lenci, Oleski, Olenick

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Where is the Olencki family from?

You can see how Olencki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olencki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olencki families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Olencki's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olencki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olencki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olencki ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Olencki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olencki 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Olencki. 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 65 military records available for the last name Olencki. For the veterans among your Olencki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olencki lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Olencki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Olencki in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2002.

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