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Olchanowski Family History

Olchanowski Surname 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: Kochanowski, Ulanowski, Oldakowski, Kaczanowski, Kolanowski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olchanowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Olchanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olchanowski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Olchanowski. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Olchanowski. For the veterans among your Olchanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olchanowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Olchanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Olchanowski in 1966 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

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