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Olip Family History

Olip 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: Olin, Olp, Li, Oliva, Lis, Lin, Orio, Ali, Liu, Solis

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Where is the Olip family from?

You can see how Olip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olip family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Olip families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Olip families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olip's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Olip families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Olip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olip 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Olip. 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 2 military records available for the last name Olip. For the veterans among your Olip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olip lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Olip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Olip in 1962 was 72, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olip 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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