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Olivo Family History

Olivo Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian: topographic name from olivo ‘olive tree’ or an occupational name for a seller of olives.

Italian: in some instances from the personal name Olivo traditionally bestowed on children born on Palm Sunday (also referred to as Domenica degli Olivi ‘Olive Sunday’).

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


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You can see how Olivo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Olivo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Olivo families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Olivo's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Olivo families in 1891.
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What did your Olivo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Olivo. 100% of Olivo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Olivo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivo 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Olivo. 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 Olivo. For the veterans among your Olivo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Olivo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Olivo in 1952 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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