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Oleszkowicz Family History

Oleszkowicz 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: Lewkowicz, Oreskovich, Blaszkiewicz, Sakowicz, Lechowicz, Lefkowitz

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Where is the Oleszkowicz family from?

You can see how Oleszkowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleszkowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Oleszkowicz families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Oleszkowicz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oleszkowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleszkowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleszkowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleszkowicz. 25% of Oleszkowicz men worked as a Painter and 100% of Oleszkowicz women worked as a Cashier. .

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Oleszkowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleszkowicz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Oleszkowicz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oleszkowicz. For the veterans among your Oleszkowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleszkowicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oleszkowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oleszkowicz in 1964 was 60, and 77 in 2003.

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