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Olifant Family History

Olifant 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, Levant, Flint, Bifano

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Where is the Olifant family from?

You can see how Olifant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olifant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olifant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Olifant family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olifant's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Olifant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Olifant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olifant 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Olifant. 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 32 military records available for the last name Olifant. For the veterans among your Olifant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olifant lifespan?

Average Olifant life expectancy in 1995 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olifant 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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