The surname Olis was first found in Cracow a province of Poland which lies centrally, bounded by Kielce, Lublin, Silesia and Lwow The capital city is Cracow, said to be the intellectual center of Poland. The region is composed of Poles and Gorale (Highlanders) who speak their own dialect and wear picturesque costumes. The chief towns of the province are Cracow, Tarnow, and Nowy Sacz. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Olis family
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Olis Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Olis, Oliz, Olizar, Olizer, Olizeren and others.
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Early Notables of the Olis family
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Olis migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Olis Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Ignac Olis, who settled in Galveston, Texas in 1903
Contemporary Notables of the name Olis (post 1700)
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Verna Olis, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1956 1
Anthony A. Olis, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1952 1
Olis migration to the United States 
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