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Oleszko Family History

Oleszko 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, Mleczko, Oleski, Olesky, Leshko, Poleski, Lesky

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Where is the Oleszko family from?

You can see how Oleszko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleszko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oleszko families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oleszko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oleszko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleszko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleszko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oleszko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Oleszko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleszko 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Oleszko. 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 33 military records available for the last name Oleszko. For the veterans among your Oleszko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleszko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oleszko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oleszko in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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