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Olbrys Family History

Olbrys Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of German Albrecht.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olbrys family from?

You can see how Olbrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olbrys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olbrys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Olbrys family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Olbrys's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Olbrys families in 1911.
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What did your Olbrys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olbrys. 63% of Olbrys men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Olbrys women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olbrys were Painter and Winder.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Painter
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Winder
    34%

What Olbrys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Olbrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olbrys 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Olbrys. 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 150 military records available for the last name Olbrys. For the veterans among your Olbrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olbrys lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Olbrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olbrys in 1948 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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