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Olexyn Family History

Olexyn 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: Olen, Oley, Alexy, Olean, Oleson, Kleyn, Olesen, Olexa, Boleyn

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Where is the Olexyn family from?

You can see how Olexyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olexyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olexyn family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olexyn's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Olexyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olexyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olexyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Olexyn. 100% of Olexyn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Olexyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olexyn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Olexyn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Olexyn. For the veterans among your Olexyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olexyn lifespan?

Average Olexyn life expectancy in 1975 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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