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Olzak Family History

Olzak 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: Olczak, Kozak, Oak, Bleak, Dolak, Olan, Flak, Polak, Zak, Ozark

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Where is the Olzak family from?

You can see how Olzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olzak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Olzak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Olzak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Olzak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olzak. 77% of Olzak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olzak women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    77%
  • Machinist
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Olzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Olzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olzak 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Olzak. 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 158 military records available for the last name Olzak. For the veterans among your Olzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olzak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Olzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olzak in 1960 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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