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Olshak Family History

Olshak 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: Olshan, Oldham, Olstad, Olczak, Ishak, Roshak, Koshak, Mashak, Orsak

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Where is the Olshak family from?

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

What did your Olshak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Olshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olshak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Olshak. 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 Olshak. For the veterans among your Olshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olshak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olshak in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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