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Oleks Family History

Oleks 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: Oles, Oleksa, Olek, Oleksy, Lees, Toles, Ovens, Doles, Leys, Olen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oleks ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Oleks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleks 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Oleks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Oleks. For the veterans among your Oleks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Oleks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oleks in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 2001.

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