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Oleshansky Family History

Oleshansky 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: Olshansky, Olsavsky, Lashinsky, Olszanski, Oshinsky, Lansky

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Oleshansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleshansky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oleshansky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oleshansky. For the veterans among your Oleshansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleshansky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Oleshansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oleshansky in 1974 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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