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Oleska Family History

Oleska 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: Oleski, Olesky, Laska, Poleski, Lesky, Oles, Lesko, Olea, Leske

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Where is the Oleska family from?

You can see how Oleska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oleska families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Oleska families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleska's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Oleska families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleska. 100% of Oleska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oleska women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Oleska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Oleska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleska 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Oleska. 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 91 military records available for the last name Oleska. For the veterans among your Oleska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oleska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oleska in 1962 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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