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Olesk Family History

Olesk 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: Oles, Olek, Oleski, Olesky, Cleek, Oest, Fleck, Toles, Bleak, Poleski

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Where is the Olesk family from?

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

What did your Olesk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Olesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesk 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Olesk. 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 5 military records available for the last name Olesk. For the veterans among your Olesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesk lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Olesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olesk in 1982 was 62, and 76 in 1993.

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