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Olinski Family History

Olinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Oliński): habitational name for someone from a place called Olin in Greater Poland Voivodeship named with the personal name Ola a pet form of Oleksander (see Alexander).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Olinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olinski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Olinski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Olinski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Olinski families in 1891.
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What did your Olinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Olinski. 100% of Olinski women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olinski 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Olinski. 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 372 military records available for the last name Olinski. For the veterans among your Olinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olinski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Olinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Olinski in 1955 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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