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Olejniczak Family History

Olejniczak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the occupational name Olejnik.

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


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Where is the Olejniczak family from?

You can see how Olejniczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olejniczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Olejniczak families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Olejniczak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Olejniczak families in 1920.
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What did your Olejniczak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olejniczak. 29% of Olejniczak men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Olejniczak women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olejniczak were Polisher and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Polisher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olejniczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olejniczak 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Olejniczak. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Olejniczak. For the veterans among your Olejniczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olejniczak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Olejniczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olejniczak in 1954 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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