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Olekas Family History

Olekas Surname 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: Lekas, Klukas, Oles, Olea, Olivas, Leas, Lukas, Oleksa, Olek, Olean

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Where is the Olekas family from?

You can see how Olekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olekas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olekas family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Olekas's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Olekas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Olekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olekas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Olekas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Olekas. For the veterans among your Olekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olekas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Olekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olekas in 1964 was 78, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olekas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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