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Olewitz Family History

Olewitz 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: Fleitz, Leitz, Dewitz, Bonewitz, Lowitz, Levitz, Lewitt, Blewitt

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olewitz 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 Olewitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Olewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olewitz 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Olewitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Olewitz. For the veterans among your Olewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olewitz lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Olewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olewitz in 1981 was 82, and 94 in 2002.

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