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Olesheski Family History

Olesheski 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: Olshefski, Olszewski, Lesinski, Slesinski, Oleski, Olenski

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Where is the Olesheski family from?

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

What did your Olesheski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Olesheski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesheski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Olesheski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Olesheski. For the veterans among your Olesheski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesheski lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Olesheski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Olesheski in 1986 was 57, and 70 in 1998.

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