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Olschak Family History

Olschak 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: Olczak, Ruschak, Kaschak, Koschak, Olshan, Schalk, Oscar, Demchak

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Where is the Olschak family from?

You can see how Olschak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olschak family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Olschak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Olschak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Olschak families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Olschak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olschak 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Olschak. 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 42 military records available for the last name Olschak. For the veterans among your Olschak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olschak lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Olschak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Olschak in 1984 was 67, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olschak 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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