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Olshonsky Family History

Olshonsky 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, Olsavsky, Polonsky, Lashinsky, Olszanski

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Where is the Olshonsky family from?

You can see how Olshonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olshonsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olshonsky families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olshonsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Olshonsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olshonsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olshonsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Olshonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olshonsky 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Olshonsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Olshonsky. For the veterans among your Olshonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olshonsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Olshonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olshonsky in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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