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Olchowski Family History

Olchowski 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: Obuchowski, Olkowski, Machowski, Cichowski, Lachowski, Zychowski

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Where is the Olchowski family from?

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

What did your Olchowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Olchowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olchowski 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Olchowski. 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 38 military records available for the last name Olchowski. For the veterans among your Olchowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olchowski lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2000, in the United States, Olchowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Olchowski in 1942 was 56, and 81 in 2000.

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