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Oleksiuk Family History

Oleksiuk 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, Lesiak, Odekirk, Oleksa, Olenick, Oleksy

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Where is the Oleksiuk family from?

You can see how Oleksiuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleksiuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oleksiuk families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Oleksiuk family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleksiuk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Oleksiuk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleksiuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleksiuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oleksiuk. 50% of Oleksiuk men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Oleksiuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Oleksiuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksiuk 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Oleksiuk. 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 30 military records available for the last name Oleksiuk. For the veterans among your Oleksiuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksiuk lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Oleksiuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oleksiuk in 1950 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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