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Olis Family History

Olis 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: Lis, Solis, Olin, Molis, Oles, Oris, Flis, Kolis, Polis, Ollis

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Where is the Olis family from?

You can see how Olis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Olis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Olis family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Olis's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Olis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olis 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 Olis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olis. 42% of Olis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Olis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olis were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

What Olis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Olis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olis 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Olis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Olis. For the veterans among your Olis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Olis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olis in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olis 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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