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Olschansky Family History

Olschansky 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: Olshansky, Olsavsky, Olszanski, Oshinsky, Lansky, Osmanski, Kuchinsky

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Where is the Olschansky family from?

You can see how Olschansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olschansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olschansky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olschansky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Olschansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olschansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olschansky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Olschansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olschansky 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Olschansky. 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 31 military records available for the last name Olschansky. For the veterans among your Olschansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olschansky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Olschansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olschansky in 1974 was 65, and 85 in 1994.

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