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Olecik Family History

Olecik Name 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: Olenik, Fleck, Olejnik, Leik, Leck, Bleck, Olech, Olek, Holecek

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Where is the Olecik family from?

You can see how Olecik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olecik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olecik family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Olecik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olecik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olecik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olecik ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olecik ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Olecik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olecik 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 Olecik. 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 4 military records available for the last name Olecik. For the veterans among your Olecik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olecik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Olecik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olecik in 1971 was 57, and 79 in 1998.

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