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Olowski Family History

Olowski 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: Osowski, Orlowski, Olkowski, Borowski, Kozlowski, Slomski, Kosowski

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Where is the Olowski family from?

You can see how Olowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olowski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Olowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Olowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Olowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olowski 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 Olowski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Olowski. For the veterans among your Olowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olowski in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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