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Olsow Family History

Olsow 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: Olson, Low, Olsen, Elson, Orso, Clow, Olmo, Ohlson, Blow, Glow

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Where is the Olsow family from?

You can see how Olsow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Olsow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olsow family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Olsow's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Olsow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Olsow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsow 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Olsow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Olsow. For the veterans among your Olsow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Olsow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olsow in 1978 was 65, and 52 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olsow 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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