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Olsby Family History

Olsby 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: Osby, Olsen, Soulsby, Mosby, Olney, Colby, Clasby, Busby, Ormsby

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Where is the Olsby family from?

You can see how Olsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olsby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Olsby family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Olsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Olsby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olsby. 80% of Olsby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olsby women worked as a Cook.

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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
    80%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Olsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Olsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsby 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Olsby. 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 38 military records available for the last name Olsby. For the veterans among your Olsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olsby in 1964 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olsby 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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