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Olevnik Family History

Olevnik 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: Olejnik, Olenik, Lesnik, Olenick, Blatnik, Levin, Zeleznik, Levick

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Olevnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olevnik 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Olevnik. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Olevnik. For the veterans among your Olevnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olevnik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Olevnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olevnik in 1968 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

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