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Olsak Family History

Olsak 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: Orsak, Rusak, Olsen, Oak, Bleak, Dolak, Olan, Sak, Flak, Polak

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Where is the Olsak family from?

You can see how Olsak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Olsak families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Olsak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Olsak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olsak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olsak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olsak. 60% of Olsak men 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Crane Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Olsak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsak 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Olsak. 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 52 military records available for the last name Olsak. For the veterans among your Olsak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olsak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Olsak in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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