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Oleniec Family History

Oleniec 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: Olender, Olenick, Olenik, Lanier, Venier, Olejnik, Olney, Blender

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Oleniec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleniec 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oleniec. 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 9 military records available for the last name Oleniec. For the veterans among your Oleniec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleniec lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Oleniec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oleniec in 1968 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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