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Oletsky Family History

Oletsky 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, Lesky, Lutsky, Slutsky, Oleski, Volesky, Kopetsky, Oleksy

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Where is the Oletsky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oletsky 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 Oletsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oletsky. 100% of Oletsky men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Oletsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oletsky 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oletsky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oletsky. For the veterans among your Oletsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oletsky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Oletsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oletsky in 1959 was 56, and 79 in 1994.

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