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Olenych Family History

Olenych 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: Olech, Olenick, Lensch, Lynch, Enoch, Clinch, Trench, Bench, Lech

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Where is the Olenych family from?

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

What did your Olenych ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Olenych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenych 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Olenych. 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 45 military records available for the last name Olenych. For the veterans among your Olenych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenych lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Olenych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Olenych in 1975 was 59, and 76 in 1995.

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