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Olekowski Family History

Olekowski 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: Olkowski, Polakowski, Lepkowski, Oczkowski, Polkowski, Lukowski

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Where is the Olekowski family from?

You can see how Olekowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olekowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olekowski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olekowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Olekowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olekowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olekowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Olekowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olekowski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Olekowski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Olekowski. For the veterans among your Olekowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olekowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Olekowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Olekowski in 1967 was 83, and 79 in 1993.

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