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Ovsanik Family History

Ovsanik 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: Lesnik, Olejnik, Osaki, Banik, Lanik, Otani, Sani, Salik, Oldani

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ovsanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovsanik 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ovsanik. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Ovsanik. For the veterans among your Ovsanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovsanik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Ovsanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ovsanik in 1963 was 76, and 67 in 1997.

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