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Olshinsky Family History

Olshinsky 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, Oshinsky, Lashinsky, Shinsky, Mushinski, Olsavsky, Osinski

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Where is the Olshinsky family from?

You can see how Olshinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olshinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Olshinsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olshinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olshinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olshinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olshinsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Olshinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olshinsky 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Olshinsky. 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 Olshinsky. For the veterans among your Olshinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olshinsky lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Olshinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olshinsky in 1946 was 29, and 96 in 2002.

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