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Oleszak Family History

Oleszak 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: Lesiak, Olczak, Slezak, Lesak, Blaszak, Oleksiak, Fleszar, Lezak

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Where is the Oleszak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleszak 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 Oleszak ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Oleszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleszak 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Oleszak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Oleszak. For the veterans among your Oleszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleszak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oleszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oleszak in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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