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Olsa Family History

Olsa 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: Ola, Ossa, Olea, Basa, Olsen, Oliva, Rosa, Oest, Sa, Oss

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Where is the Olsa family from?

You can see how Olsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Olsa families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Olsa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olsa. 50% of Olsa men worked as an Operator and 100% of Olsa women 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 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Olsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsa 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Olsa. 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 Olsa. For the veterans among your Olsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Olsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olsa in 1971 was 51, and 98 in 2001.

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