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Oligny Family History

Oligny 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: Olin, Oliger, Ulicny, Ling, Oliver, Liang, Albany, Olsen, Lilly

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Where is the Oligny family from?

You can see how Oligny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oligny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oligny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Oligny families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Oligny's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Oligny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oligny 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 Oligny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oligny. 47% of Oligny men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    20%

What Oligny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oligny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oligny 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Oligny. 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 53 military records available for the last name Oligny. For the veterans among your Oligny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oligny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oligny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oligny in 1963 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oligny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oligny 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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