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Olschner Family History

Olschner 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: Taschner, Lechner, Lachner, Belschner, Teschner, Holscher, Dorschner

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Where is the Olschner family from?

You can see how Olschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olschner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Olschner families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Olschner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Olschner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Olschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olschner 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Olschner. 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 57 military records available for the last name Olschner. For the veterans among your Olschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olschner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Olschner in 1963 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olschner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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