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Olesker Family History

Olesker 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: Lester, Flesher, Oeser, Leiker, Flecker, Leser, Lesser, Blenker

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Where is the Olesker family from?

You can see how Olesker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olesker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olesker family living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Olesker's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Olesker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olesker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olesker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Olesker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesker 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Olesker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Olesker. For the veterans among your Olesker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olesker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Olesker in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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