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Oleskie Family History

Oleskie 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, Leslie, Poleski, Leckie, Leske, Olesky, Olenski, Moleski

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Where is the Oleskie family from?

You can see how Oleskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleskie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oleskie family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oleskie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oleskie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleskie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oleskie. 100% of Oleskie women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Oleskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Oleskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleskie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Oleskie. 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 50 military records available for the last name Oleskie. For the veterans among your Oleskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleskie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oleskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oleskie in 1968 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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