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Oleszkiewicz Family History

Oleszkiewicz 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: Blaszkiewicz, Waszkiewicz, Lenkiewicz, Paszkiewicz, Waskiewicz

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Where is the Oleszkiewicz family from?

You can see how Oleszkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleszkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oleszkiewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oleszkiewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oleszkiewicz families in 1920.
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What did your Oleszkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oleszkiewicz. 100% of Oleszkiewicz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Oleszkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleszkiewicz 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Oleszkiewicz. 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 56 military records available for the last name Oleszkiewicz. For the veterans among your Oleszkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleszkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oleszkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oleszkiewicz in 1960 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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