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Olazabal Family History

Olazabal Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from a place called Olazabal in Biscay Basque Country (Spain) composed of ola ‘forge ironworks’ or ‘cabin hut’ and zabal ‘wide broad’ or ‘small square’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olazabal family from?

You can see how Olazabal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olazabal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olazabal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Olazabal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olazabal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olazabal families in 1880.
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What did your Olazabal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee Waiting Permission To Work Lawyer (own Ac) Spain was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Olazabal. 100% of Olazabal men worked as a Refugee Waiting Permission To Work Lawyer (own Ac) Spain.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Refugee Waiting Permission To Work Lawyer (own Ac) Spain
    100%

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Olazabal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olazabal 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Olazabal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Olazabal. For the veterans among your Olazabal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olazabal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Olazabal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olazabal in 1965 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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