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Olivere Family History

Olivere 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: Oliver, Olivero, Olivera, Oliveri, Oliger, Oliveira, Olivares

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Where is the Olivere family from?

You can see how Olivere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olivere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Olivere families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Olivere's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Olivere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivere 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 Olivere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olivere. 24% of Olivere men worked as a Helper and 40% of Olivere women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olivere were Bartender and Waitress.

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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

  • Helper
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Bartender
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%

What Olivere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olivere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivere 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Olivere. 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 142 military records available for the last name Olivere. For the veterans among your Olivere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivere lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Olivere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Olivere in 1956 was 79, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olivere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olivere 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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