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Olszko Family History

Olszko 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: Olsen, Misko, Orso, Bosko, Wolski, Osaki, Otsuka, Vasko, Olk, Laszlo

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Where is the Olszko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olszko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olszko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olszko. 100% of Olszko men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Olszko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Olszko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olszko 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Olszko. 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 12 military records available for the last name Olszko. For the veterans among your Olszko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olszko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Olszko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olszko in 1967 was 51, and 2 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olszko 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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