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Olessker Family History

Olessker 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: Lesser, Flessner, Plessner, Lessner, Glessner, Messer, Dressler

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olessker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Olessker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olessker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Olessker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Olessker. For the veterans among your Olessker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olessker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Olessker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olessker in 1975 was 72, and 92 in 2000.

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