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Olsberg Family History

Olsberg 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: Osberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Ulberg, Loberg, Risberg, Solberg, Ostberg

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Where is the Olsberg family from?

You can see how Olsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Olsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Olsberg families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olsberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Olsberg families in 1891.
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What did your Olsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waterproof Garment Mak and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olsberg. 50% of Olsberg men worked as a Waterproof Garment Mak and 100% of Olsberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waterproof Garment Mak
    50%
  • Musician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Olsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Olsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsberg 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Olsberg. 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 52 military records available for the last name Olsberg. For the veterans among your Olsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Olsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Olsberg in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olsberg 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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