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Oleksiak Family History

Oleksiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from a short form of the personal names Oleksander (see Alexander) or Oleksy (see Alexis).

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


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Where is the Oleksiak family from?

You can see how Oleksiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleksiak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oleksiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Oleksiak families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleksiak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Oleksiak families in 1911.
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What did your Oleksiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleksiak. 43% of Oleksiak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oleksiak women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oleksiak were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Oleksiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Oleksiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksiak 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Oleksiak. 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 329 military records available for the last name Oleksiak. For the veterans among your Oleksiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksiak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oleksiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oleksiak in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oleksiak 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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