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Oliney Family History

Oliney 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: Olney, Sliney, Oliver, Dolney, Line, Olin, Oliger, Moline, Oley

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Where is the Oliney family from?

You can see how Oliney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oliney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oliney family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oliney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oliney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oliney 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 Oliney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oliney. 67% of Oliney men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Oliney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Oliney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliney 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oliney. 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 54 military records available for the last name Oliney. For the veterans among your Oliney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Oliney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oliney in 1969 was 17, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oliney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oliney 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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