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Oliviere Family History

Oliviere 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: Oliviero, Olivieri, Olivier, Oliver, Riviere, Olivero, Olivera

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Where is the Oliviere family from?

You can see how Oliviere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliviere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oliviere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Oliviere families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oliviere's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Oliviere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oliviere 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 Oliviere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliviere. 39% of Oliviere men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oliviere women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliviere were Grocer and New Worker.

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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
    39%
  • Shoemaker
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Grocer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Oliviere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Oliviere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliviere 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Oliviere. 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 95 military records available for the last name Oliviere. For the veterans among your Oliviere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliviere lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Oliviere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oliviere in 1968 was 79, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oliviere 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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