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Olechnowicz Family History

Olechnowicz Name 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: Lechowicz, Czechowicz, Lachowicz, Lewkowicz, Stefanowicz, Stachowicz

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Where is the Olechnowicz family from?

You can see how Olechnowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olechnowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Olechnowicz families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Olechnowicz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olechnowicz families in 1920.
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What did your Olechnowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olechnowicz. 38% of Olechnowicz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olechnowicz women worked as a Presser. .

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Olechnowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olechnowicz 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Olechnowicz. 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 126 military records available for the last name Olechnowicz. For the veterans among your Olechnowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olechnowicz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Olechnowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olechnowicz in 1954 was 40, and 75 in 2003.

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