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Oleskow Family History

Oleskow 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: Lesko, Plesko, Oleski, Olesky, Oleson, Glasgow, Poleski, Leston

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Oleskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleskow 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Oleskow. 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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There are 25 military records available for the last name Oleskow. For the veterans among your Oleskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleskow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Oleskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oleskow in 1970 was 53, and 80 in 2001.

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