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Olesiak Family History

Olesiak 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: Lesiak, Oleksiak, Lesniak, Lesak, Lysiak, Olenick, Olenik, Oleksak

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Where is the Olesiak family from?

You can see how Olesiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olesiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olesiak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Olesiak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olesiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olesiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olesiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olesiak. 56% of Olesiak men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Olesiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesiak 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Olesiak. 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 72 military records available for the last name Olesiak. For the veterans among your Olesiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesiak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olesiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olesiak in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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