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Olkuski Family History

Olkuski 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: Olinski, Olkowski, Oleski, Olenski, Koski, Polanski, Poleski, Zaluski

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Olkuski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olkuski 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Olkuski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Olkuski. For the veterans among your Olkuski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olkuski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Olkuski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Olkuski in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 1999.

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