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Olbrych Family History

Olbrych 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: Olbrich, Ulbrich, Olbrys, Brach, Ulrich, Goldrich, Larch, Lerch

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Where is the Olbrych family from?

You can see how Olbrych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olbrych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Olbrych families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Olbrych's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Olbrych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olbrych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olbrych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olbrych. 31% of Olbrych men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Olbrych women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olbrych were Milk Plant Worker and Machine Oper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Milk Plant Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Machine Oper
    50%

What Olbrych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Olbrych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olbrych 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Olbrych. 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 182 military records available for the last name Olbrych. For the veterans among your Olbrych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olbrych lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Olbrych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olbrych in 1946 was 30, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olbrych 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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