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Olivarez Family History

Olivarez Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Olivárez): altered form of Spanish Olivares influenced by the Spanish patronymic suffix -ez.

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


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Where is the Olivarez family from?

You can see how Olivarez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivarez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olivarez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 70 Olivarez families living in Texas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Olivarez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Olivarez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivarez 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 Olivarez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olivarez. 54% of Olivarez men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Olivarez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olivarez were Cedar Cutter and Clerk.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Cedar Cutter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Olivarez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivarez 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olivarez. 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 723 military records available for the last name Olivarez. For the veterans among your Olivarez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivarez lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Olivarez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Olivarez in 1949 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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