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Oliverson Family History

Oliverson Surname Meaning

Scottish: patronymic from Oliver.

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


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Where is the Oliverson family from?

You can see how Oliverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliverson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oliverson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Oliverson families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Oliverson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oliverson families in 1891.
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What did your Oliverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliverson. 34% of Oliverson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Oliverson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliverson were Trucker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Trucker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bacon Packer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oliverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliverson 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Oliverson. 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 234 military records available for the last name Oliverson. For the veterans among your Oliverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliverson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oliverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oliverson in 1958 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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