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Olevsky Family History

Olevsky Name 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: Olesky, Lesky, Olsavsky, Orlovsky, Oleski, Volesky, Oleksy, Olenski

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Where is the Olevsky family from?

You can see how Olevsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olevsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olevsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olevsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olevsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olevsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olevsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olevsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Olevsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olevsky 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Olevsky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Olevsky. For the veterans among your Olevsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olevsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Olevsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olevsky in 1965 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

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