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Olshan Family History

Olshan Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Olshany in Belarus. Jewish (American): shortened form of Olshansky and related names.

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


Similar surnames: Alsman, Holsman, Colahan, Shan, Olean, Olstad, Olsson, Osman, Lohan

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Where is the Olshan family from?

You can see how Olshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olshan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Olshan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Olshan families living in Cheshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Olshan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Olshan families in 1891.
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What did your Olshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Olshan. 100% of Olshan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Olshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olshan 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Olshan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 194 military records available for the last name Olshan. For the veterans among your Olshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olshan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Olshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olshan in 1956 was 52, and 94 in 2004.

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