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Olbera Family History

Olbera Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Olvera.

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


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Where is the Olbera family from?

You can see how Olbera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olbera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olbera families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olbera's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Olbera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olbera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olbera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olbera. 75% of Olbera men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Miner
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Olbera. 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 87 military records available for the last name Olbera. For the veterans among your Olbera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olbera lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olbera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Olbera in 1964 was 72, and 91 in 2003.

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