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Olejnicak Family History

Olejnicak 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: Olejniczak, Olejnik, Olenick, Lesniak, Lennick, Oleksiak, Lesnick

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Where is the Olejnicak family from?

You can see how Olejnicak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olejnicak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olejnicak family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Olejnicak's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Olejnicak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olejnicak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olejnicak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Olejnicak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olejnicak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Olejnicak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Olejnicak. For the veterans among your Olejnicak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olejnicak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Olejnicak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Olejnicak in 1969 was 86, and 58 in 2003.

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