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Olszyk Family History

Olszyk 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: Olczak, Woloszyk, Olsen, Blazek, Olney, Olk, Olstad, Oley, Wolsky

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Where is the Olszyk family from?

You can see how Olszyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olszyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olszyk family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Olszyk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olszyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olszyk 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 Olszyk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Olszyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Olszyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olszyk 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Olszyk. 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 145 military records available for the last name Olszyk. For the veterans among your Olszyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olszyk lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Olszyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olszyk in 1953 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olszyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olszyk 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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