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Olesberg Family History

Olesberg Name 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: Lemberg, Osberg, Overberg, Bleiberg, Blasberg, Riesberg, Leseberg

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Where is the Olesberg family from?

You can see how Olesberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olesberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olesberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Olesberg family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olesberg's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Olesberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olesberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olesberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olesberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Olesberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olesberg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Olesberg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Olesberg. For the veterans among your Olesberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olesberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Olesberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Olesberg in 1972 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

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