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Olinyk Family History

Olinyk 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: Klink, Olin, Flink, Link, Olinski, Clink, Blink, Olenik, Linck

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Where is the Olinyk family from?

You can see how Olinyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olinyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olinyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Olinyk family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Olinyk's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Olinyk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olinyk 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 Olinyk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Olinyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Olinyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olinyk 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Olinyk. 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 48 military records available for the last name Olinyk. For the veterans among your Olinyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olinyk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Olinyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Olinyk in 1967 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olinyk 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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