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Olash Family History

Olash 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: Flash, Olah, Lash, Blash, Bolash, Glass, Last, Ash, Flach, Lach

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Where is the Olash family from?

You can see how Olash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Olash families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olash's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Olash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olash 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 Olash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olash. 100% of Olash men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Olash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Olash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olash 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Olash. 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 15 military records available for the last name Olash. For the veterans among your Olash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olash lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Olash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olash in 1973 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olash 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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