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Olschewski Name Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Olszewski .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Olszewski, Olshefski, Obuchowski, Lachowski, Stachowski, Orzechowski

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Where is the Olschewski family from?

You can see how Olschewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olschewski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olschewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Olschewski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olschewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olschewski families in 1880.
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What did your Olschewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olschewski. 50% of Olschewski men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Olschewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Olschewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olschewski 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olschewski. 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 699 military records available for the last name Olschewski. For the veterans among your Olschewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olschewski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Olschewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Olschewski in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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