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Olshin Family History

Olshin 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, Olsen, Shin, Olin, Alphin, Dolphin, Oishi, Olsson, Voloshin

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Where is the Olshin family from?

You can see how Olshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olshin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olshin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olshin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olshin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olshin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olshin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olshin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Olshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olshin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Olshin. 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 33 military records available for the last name Olshin. For the veterans among your Olshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olshin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Olshin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olshin in 1971 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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