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Olshavsky Family History

Olshavsky 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, Zaslavsky, Oshinsky, Olshefski

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Where is the Olshavsky family from?

You can see how Olshavsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olshavsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olshavsky family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Olshavsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Olshavsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olshavsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olshavsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olshavsky. 100% of Olshavsky men worked as a Miner and 100% of Olshavsky women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Olshavsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olshavsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Olshavsky. 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 Olshavsky. For the veterans among your Olshavsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olshavsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Olshavsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Olshavsky in 1964 was 63, and 74 in 2002.

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