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Olexsak Family History

Olexsak 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: Oleksak, Lesak, Oleksiak, Oleksa, Olexa, Bleak, Olejnik, Lesiak

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Where is the Olexsak family from?

You can see how Olexsak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olexsak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olexsak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Olexsak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olexsak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olexsak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olexsak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olexsak. 100% of Olexsak 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 23 census records available for the last name Olexsak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olexsak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Olexsak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Olexsak. For the veterans among your Olexsak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olexsak lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Olexsak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olexsak in 1981 was 72, and 75 in 1999.

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