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Oleis Family History

Oleis 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: Oles, Leis, Kleis, Ollis, Reis, Lewis, Lees, Alexis, Lis, Toles

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Where is the Oleis family from?

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

What did your Oleis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Oleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oleis. 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 Oleis. For the veterans among your Oleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Oleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oleis in 1981 was 89, and 75 in 2004.

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