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Olbrich Family History

Olbrich Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements odal ‘wealth inheritance’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

Saxon and Silesian variant of Albrecht or Albert.

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


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Where is the Olbrich family from?

You can see how Olbrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olbrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olbrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Olbrich families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Olbrich's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Olbrich families in 1891.
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What did your Olbrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olbrich. 50% of Olbrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Olbrich women 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Olbrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olbrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olbrich 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Olbrich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Olbrich. For the veterans among your Olbrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olbrich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Olbrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Olbrich in 1957 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olbrich 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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