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Olschlager Family History

Olschlager 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: Oelschlager, Schlager, Wollschlager, Schager, Schwager, Schlafer

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Where is the Olschlager family from?

You can see how Olschlager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olschlager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olschlager families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olschlager's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Olschlager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olschlager 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 Olschlager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olschlager. 50% of Olschlager men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Olschlager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Olschlager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olschlager 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Olschlager. 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 64 military records available for the last name Olschlager. For the veterans among your Olschlager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olschlager lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Olschlager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Olschlager in 1956 was 43, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olschlager 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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