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Olbrecht Family History

Olbrecht Surname 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: Albrecht, Elbrecht, Obrecht, Volbrecht, Vollbrecht, Brecht, Olbrich

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Where is the Olbrecht family from?

You can see how Olbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olbrecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Olbrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Olbrecht family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olbrecht's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Olbrecht families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Olbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olbrecht 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Olbrecht. 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 39 military records available for the last name Olbrecht. For the veterans among your Olbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olbrecht lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Olbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Olbrecht in 1970 was 86, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olbrecht ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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