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Olliffe Family History

Olliffe Surname Meaning

From the early Middle English personal name Olef (Old Scandinavian Óleifr or Óláfr), the latter being the name of a Norwegian king and saint (from North Germanic *Anu-laiβaR from elements meaning ‘ancestor’ + ‘heir descendant’)).

In SE and SW England, this may be a variant of Olive.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Olliffe family from?

You can see how Olliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Olliffe families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Olliffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Olliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Olliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olliffe. 100% of Olliffe men worked as a Farm Labourer and 90% of Olliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Invalid
    4%
  • Home Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Laundry Shirt Ironer
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Olliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olliffe 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Olliffe. 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 323 military records available for the last name Olliffe. For the veterans among your Olliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olliffe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Olliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Olliffe in 1958 was 51, and 85 in 2000.

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