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Olansky Family History

Olansky 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: Lansky, Plansky, Polansky, Slansky, Polanski, Lasky, Olshansky

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Where is the Olansky family from?

You can see how Olansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Olansky families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Olansky's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Olansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olansky 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 Olansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olansky. 60% of Olansky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Olansky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Olansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Olansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olansky 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Olansky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Olansky. For the veterans among your Olansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olansky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Olansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olansky in 1965 was 79, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olansky 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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