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Olenikow Family History

Olenikow 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, Olejnik, Kleinow, Olenick, Olenski, Glendon, Lesnik, Lenton

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Olenikow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenikow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Olenikow. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Olenikow. For the veterans among your Olenikow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenikow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Olenikow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Olenikow in 1979 was 72, and 88 in 1994.

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