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Olbek Family History

Olbek 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: Olek, Cleek, Olsen, Ober, Bobek, Kolbeck, Olney, Alber, Olen, Kolber

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Where is the Olbek family from?

You can see how Olbek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olbek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olbek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Olbek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olbek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olbek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Olbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olbek 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Olbek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Olbek. For the veterans among your Olbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olbek lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Olbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olbek in 1988 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olbek 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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