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Olgyay Family History

Olgyay 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: Gray, Magyar, Gay, Allday, Lay, Slay, Clay, Alday, Duguay, Lamay

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Where is the Olgyay family from?

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

There are 20 census records available for the last name Olgyay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olgyay 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Olgyay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Olgyay. For the veterans among your Olgyay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olgyay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Olgyay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olgyay in 1963 was 53, and 92 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olgyay 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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