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Olszowa Family History

Olszowa 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: Olszowy, Ozawa, Olsson, Olson, Lozoya, Glowa, Sowa, Low, Stowe, Olsen

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Where is the Olszowa family from?

You can see how Olszowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olszowa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olszowa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Olszowa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olszowa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Olszowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olszowa 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Olszowa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Olszowa. For the veterans among your Olszowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olszowa lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Olszowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Olszowa in 1983 was 88, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olszowa 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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