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Oleynik Family History

Oleynik Surname Meaning

Ukrainian Rusyn and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Russian Polish or Slovak influenced variant of Ukrainian and Rusyn Oliynyk an occupational name for an extractor or seller of cooking oil from oliynyk an agent derivative of oliy (Russian oley Polish and Slovak olej) ‘oil’.

Compare 2 below Olenick Olenik and Olinick. Americanized form of Polish Olejnik or Czech and Slovak Olejník cognates of

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


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Where is the Oleynik family from?

You can see how Oleynik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleynik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oleynik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Oleynik families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Oleynik's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Oleynik families in 1911.
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What did your Oleynik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oleynik. 100% of Oleynik 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%

What Oleynik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Oleynik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleynik 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Oleynik. 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 100 military records available for the last name Oleynik. For the veterans among your Oleynik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleynik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oleynik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oleynik in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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