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Olivan Family History

Olivan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Oliván): habitational name from a place called Oliván in Huesca province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olivan family from?

You can see how Olivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Olivan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Olivan family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olivan's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Olivan families in 1871.
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What did your Olivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olivan. 60% of Olivan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Olivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivan 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Olivan. 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 72 military records available for the last name Olivan. For the veterans among your Olivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Olivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Olivan in 1969 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olivan 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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