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Olsavsky Family History

Olsavsky Surname Meaning

Slovak (Olšavský and Oľšavský): habitational name for someone from a place called Oľšavce in Slovakia.

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


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Where is the Olsavsky family from?

You can see how Olsavsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsavsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Olsavsky families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Olsavsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Olsavsky families in 1920.
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What did your Olsavsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olsavsky. 54% of Olsavsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Olsavsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsavsky 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Olsavsky. 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 182 military records available for the last name Olsavsky. For the veterans among your Olsavsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsavsky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Olsavsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olsavsky in 1954 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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