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Olewsky Family History

Olewsky 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: Olesky, Lesky, Oleski, Volesky, Orlowsky, Oleksy, Olenski, Molesky

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Where is the Olewsky family from?

You can see how Olewsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olewsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olewsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olewsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olewsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olewsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olewsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olewsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Olewsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olewsky 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Olewsky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Olewsky. For the veterans among your Olewsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olewsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Olewsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Olewsky in 1963 was 65, and 98 in 1999.

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