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Octavie Family History

Octavie 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: Cave, Stave, Otake, Ogilvie, Otani, Clavier, Natalie, Schave, Clavin

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Where is the Octavie family from?

You can see how Octavie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Octavie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Octavie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Octavie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Octavie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Octavie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Octavie 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 178 census records available for the last name Octavie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Octavie 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Octavie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Octavie. For the veterans among your Octavie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Octavie lifespan?

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