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Olivares Family History

Olivares Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Olivares from the plural of Spanish olivar ‘olive grove’.

Compare Oliveira. This surname is also found in Italy mainly in Milan and the Naples region.

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


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Where is the Olivares family from?

You can see how Olivares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivares family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olivares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Olivares families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Olivares's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Olivares families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivares 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 Olivares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olivares. 48% of Olivares men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Olivares women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olivares were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Olivares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivares 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Olivares. 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 Olivares. For the veterans among your Olivares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivares lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Olivares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olivares in 1945 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olivares 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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