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Olshefski Family History

Olshefski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Olszewski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olshefski family from?

You can see how Olshefski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olshefski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 41 Olshefski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Olshefski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olshefski families in 1920.
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What did your Olshefski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olshefski. 34% of Olshefski men worked as a Miner and 20% of Olshefski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olshefski were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Olshefski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olshefski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olshefski 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Olshefski. 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 399 military records available for the last name Olshefski. For the veterans among your Olshefski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olshefski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Olshefski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olshefski in 1952 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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