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Olipant Family History

Olipant 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: Oliphant, Liang, Oliva, Lian, Plant, Olan, Lipa, Lapan, Levant, Flint

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Where is the Olipant family from?

You can see how Olipant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olipant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Olipant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Olipant families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olipant's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Olipant families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Olipant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olipant 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Olipant. 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 8 military records available for the last name Olipant. For the veterans among your Olipant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olipant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Olipant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Olipant in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olipant 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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