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Olewinski Family History

Olewinski 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: Lewinski, Holewinski, Slawinski, Cholewinski, Sliwinski, Olinski

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Where is the Olewinski family from?

You can see how Olewinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olewinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Olewinski families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Olewinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Olewinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olewinski 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 Olewinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olewinski. 36% of Olewinski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Olewinski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olewinski were Janitor and Buffer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Buffer
    34%

What Olewinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Olewinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olewinski 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Olewinski. 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 163 military records available for the last name Olewinski. For the veterans among your Olewinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olewinski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Olewinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Olewinski in 1958 was 48, and 80 in 2003.

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