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Olanik Family History

Olanik 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: Lanik, Olenik, Plank, Blatnik, Olan, Olejnik, Hladik, Blank, Banik

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Where is the Olanik family from?

You can see how Olanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olanik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olanik family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Olanik's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Olanik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olanik 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 Olanik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Olanik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Olanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olanik 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Olanik. 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 5 military records available for the last name Olanik. For the veterans among your Olanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olanik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Olanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Olanik in 1971 was 81, and 94 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olanik 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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