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Oleckowski Family History

Oleckowski 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: Lepkowski, Olkowski, Wieckowski, Oldakowski, Obuchowski, Orzechowski

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Where is the Oleckowski family from?

You can see how Oleckowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleckowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oleckowski families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oleckowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oleckowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleckowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleckowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Oleckowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleckowski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oleckowski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oleckowski. For the veterans among your Oleckowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleckowski lifespan?

Average Oleckowski life expectancy in 1983 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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