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Olchefski Family History

Olchefski 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: Olshefski, Olszewski, Oleski, Olenski, Poleski, Obuchowski, Obremski

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Where is the Olchefski family from?

You can see how Olchefski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olchefski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olchefski family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Olchefski's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Olchefski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Olchefski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olchefski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Olchefski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Olchefski. For the veterans among your Olchefski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olchefski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Olchefski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Olchefski in 1970 was 60, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olchefski 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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