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Oleksyn Family History

Oleksyn 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: Oleksy, Oleksa, Oleson, Olesen, Oleksak, Olsen, Olen, Oley, Oles

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Where is the Oleksyn family from?

You can see how Oleksyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleksyn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oleksyn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Oleksyn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oleksyn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oleksyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleksyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleksyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk In Store were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oleksyn. 100% of Oleksyn men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Oleksyn women worked as a Clerk In Store. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk In Store
    100%
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What Oleksyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Oleksyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleksyn 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Oleksyn. 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 63 military records available for the last name Oleksyn. For the veterans among your Oleksyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleksyn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Oleksyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oleksyn in 1968 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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