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Olenek Family History

Olenek 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: Olenik, Cleek, Olejnik, Olney, Olen, Klenk, Leek, Olender, Olek

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Where is the Olenek family from?

You can see how Olenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olenek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olenek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olenek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olenek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olenek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olenek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Olenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olenek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Olenek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Olenek. For the veterans among your Olenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olenek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Olenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Olenek in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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