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Olesewski Family History

Olesewski 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: Olszewski, Laszewski, Osowski, Lesniewski, Lisowski, Lesinski

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Where is the Olesewski family from?

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

What did your Olesewski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Olesewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesewski 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Olesewski. 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 37 military records available for the last name Olesewski. For the veterans among your Olesewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesewski lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Olesewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Olesewski in 1979 was 60, and 38 in 1985.

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