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Olexo Family History

Olexo 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: Olexa, Leo, Toledo, Oneto, Olen, Otero, Olmo, Oley, Oles, Ledo

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Where is the Olexo family from?

You can see how Olexo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olexo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Olexo families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Olexo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Olexo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olexo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olexo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Bindery Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olexo. 25% of Olexo men worked as a Miner and 100% of Olexo women worked as a Bindery Girl. .

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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

  • Miner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Barber
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bindery Girl
    100%
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What Olexo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Olexo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olexo 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Olexo. 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 51 military records available for the last name Olexo. For the veterans among your Olexo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olexo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olexo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olexo in 1964 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

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