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Oleksyshyn Family History

Oleksyshyn 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, Olsson, Leuschen, Oleksiak, Oleksa, Olesky, Oleson, Olshan

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Oleksyshyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksyshyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Oleksyshyn. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Oleksyshyn. For the veterans among your Oleksyshyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksyshyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Oleksyshyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oleksyshyn in 1965 was 75, and 53 in 1990.

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