The surname Olizar 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.
Early History of the Olizar family
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Olizar Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Olis, Oliz, Olizar, Olizer, Olizeren and others.
Early Notables of the Olizar family
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Migration of the Olizar family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ignac Olis, who came to Galveston, Texas in 1903; Wladislaw Olischer, who came to New York, NY in 1876; Wolff and Rosalie Olitzka, who came to New York, NY in 1872.
