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Oleskyn Family History

Oleskyn 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: Olesky, Lesky, Oleski, Volesky, Oleson, Olesen, Molesky, Olsen

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Where is the Oleskyn family from?

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

What did your Oleskyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oleskyn. 100% of Oleskyn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Oleskyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleskyn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oleskyn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oleskyn. For the veterans among your Oleskyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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