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Olehnik Family History

Olehnik 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: Olejnik, Olenik, Lesnik, Olenick, Blahnik, Blatnik, Zeleznik, Olen

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

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Olehnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olehnik 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Olehnik. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Olehnik. For the veterans among your Olehnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olehnik lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Olehnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olehnik in 1980 was 76, and 75 in 1999.

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