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Olimba Family History

Olimba 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: Oliva, Lima, Lomba, Klima, Limb, Oliver, Shima, Lipka, Lamb, Lieb

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Olimba. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Olimba. For the veterans among your Olimba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olimba lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Olimba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olimba in 1983 was 79, and 38 in 2003.

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