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Oleskin Family History

Oleskin 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, Poleski, Laskin, Meskin, Heskin, Peskin, Eskin, Luskin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oleskin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oleskin 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 Oleskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleskin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oleskin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oleskin. For the veterans among your Oleskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleskin lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Oleskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oleskin in 1995 was 69, and 50 in 2003.

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