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Olenik Family History

Olenik Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Olejník or Polish Olejnik and a variant of the same Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) surname or of Oleynik.

It is also found written in the pseudo-Gaelicized form O'Lenik.

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


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Where is the Olenik family from?

You can see how Olenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olenik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Olenik families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Olenik's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Olenik families in 1911.
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What did your Olenik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenik 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Olenik. 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 511 military records available for the last name Olenik. For the veterans among your Olenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenik lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Olenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olenik in 1947 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olenik 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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