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Olexow Family History

Olexow 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: Oleson, Lebow, Olexa, Low, Leo, Toledo, Leon, Alexis, Leroy, Lemon

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Where is the Olexow family from?

You can see how Olexow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olexow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olexow family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olexow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Olexow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Olexow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olexow 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Olexow. 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 107 military records available for the last name Olexow. For the veterans among your Olexow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olexow lifespan?

Average Olexow life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olexow 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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