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Olejnick Family History

Olejnick 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, Olenick, Lennick, Lesnick, Olejniczak, Olenik, Bernick

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Where is the Olejnick family from?

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

What did your Olejnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olejnick. 100% of Olejnick men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Olejnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olejnick 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Olejnick. 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 18 military records available for the last name Olejnick. For the veterans among your Olejnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olejnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Olejnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olejnick in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2002.

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