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Olvany Family History

Olvany 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: Albany, Olan, Oldani, Oland, Olano, Olman, Olean, Olvey, Mulvany

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Where is the Olvany family from?

You can see how Olvany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olvany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olvany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Olvany families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Olvany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olvany families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Olvany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olvany 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Olvany. 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 46 military records available for the last name Olvany. For the veterans among your Olvany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olvany lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Olvany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Olvany in 1966 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olvany 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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