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Oleksik Family History

Oleksik 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: Oleksiak, Oleksak, Olejnik, Oleksa, Oleksy, Olenik, Lesnik, Lesiak

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Where is the Oleksik family from?

You can see how Oleksik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleksik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oleksik families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Oleksik's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oleksik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleksik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleksik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleksik. 56% of Oleksik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oleksik women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oleksik were Labor and Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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What Oleksik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Oleksik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksik 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Oleksik. 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 45 military records available for the last name Oleksik. For the veterans among your Oleksik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksik lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oleksik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oleksik in 1959 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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