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Olejnik Family History

Olejnik Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Czech and Slovak (Olejník): occupational name for an extractor or seller of cooking oil, an agent derivative of Polish, Czech, and Slovak olej ‘oil’. This surname is also found among Rusyns in Slovakia and Poland.

Compare Olenick, Olenik, Oleynik, and Olinick.

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


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Where is the Olejnik family from?

You can see how Olejnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olejnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olejnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Olejnik family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Olejnik's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Olejnik families in 1911.
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What did your Olejnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olejnik. 45% of Olejnik 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Tooldie Maker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olejnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olejnik 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Olejnik. 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 583 military records available for the last name Olejnik. For the veterans among your Olejnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olejnik lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Olejnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Olejnik in 1960 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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