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Olensky Family History

Olensky 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: Olesky, Olenski, Lansky, Lesky, Plansky, Olinski, Linsky, Polansky

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Where is the Olensky family from?

You can see how Olensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olensky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Olensky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olensky. 56% of Olensky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olensky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olensky were Partner and 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Merchant
    23%
  • Partner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Olensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Olensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olensky 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Olensky. 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 75 military records available for the last name Olensky. For the veterans among your Olensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olensky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Olensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Olensky in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2001.

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