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Olesko Family History

Olesko 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: Lesko, Plesko, Oleski, Olesky, Poleski, Lesky, Lisko, Lasko, Oles

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Where is the Olesko family from?

You can see how Olesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olesko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Olesko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Olesko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olesko families in 1920.
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What did your Olesko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olesko. 77% of Olesko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olesko women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olesko were Inspector and Maid. .

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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
    77%
  • Tool Amp Die Maker
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Olesko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Olesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesko 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Olesko. 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 165 military records available for the last name Olesko. For the veterans among your Olesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Olesko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Olesko in 1955 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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