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Olby Family History

Olby Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Holby with loss of initial H-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Olby family from?

You can see how Olby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Olby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Olby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Olby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Olby families in 1911.
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What did your Olby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olby. 100% of Olby men worked as a Builders Merchant and 87% of Olby 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    14%

What Olby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Olby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olby 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Olby. 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 137 military records available for the last name Olby. For the veterans among your Olby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Olby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olby in 1967 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olby 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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