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Olenik Family History

Olenik Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Olejník or Polish Olejnik and a variant of the same Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) surname or of Oleynik . It is also found written in the pseudo-Gaelicized form O'Lenik.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Olenick, Olejnik, Blank, Kunik, Lenig, Leik, Krenik, Len, Glennie

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Where is the Olenik family from?

You can see how Olenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olenik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Olenik families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Olenik's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Olenik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olenik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olenik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olenik. 44% of Olenik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olenik women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olenik were Salesman and Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenik 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Olenik. 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 511 military records available for the last name Olenik. For the veterans among your Olenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenik lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Olenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olenik in 1947 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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