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Olexiow Family History

Olexiow 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: Alexis, Kleinow, Alexson, Lettow, Oleson, Olenick, Olenik, Ledlow

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Where is the Olexiow family from?

You can see how Olexiow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olexiow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olexiow families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Olexiow's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Olexiow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Olexiow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olexiow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Olexiow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Olexiow. For the veterans among your Olexiow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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