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Oleski Family History

Oleski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from a lost place called Olsza named with olsza ‘alder’ or from Oleszno.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Poleski, Olesky, Slaski, Dolecki, Zaleski, Laski, Lesko, Olinski

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Where is the Oleski family from?

You can see how Oleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Oleski families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oleski families in 1911.
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What did your Oleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oleski. 100% of Oleski men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleski 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Oleski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Oleski. For the veterans among your Oleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oleski in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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