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Oleksyk Family History

Oleksyk 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: Oleksy, Oleksak, Oleksiak, Oleksa, Olejnik, Oley, Oles, Odekirk

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Where is the Oleksyk family from?

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

What did your Oleksyk ancestors do for a living?

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

What Oleksyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Oleksyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksyk 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Oleksyk. 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 28 military records available for the last name Oleksyk. For the veterans among your Oleksyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksyk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Oleksyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oleksyk in 1973 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

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