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Ollay 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.

Where is the Ollay family from?

You can see how Ollay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Ollay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Ollay families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Ollay's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Ollay families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ollay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ollay family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 136 census records available for the last name Ollay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Ollay. 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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Military Records

There are 7 military records available for the last name Ollay. For the veterans among your Ollay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Ollay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ollay in 1973 was 78, and 83 in 1978.

Ollay Surname Meaning

Where is the Ollay family from?

What Ollay family records will you find?

What is the average Ollay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Ollay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ollay in 1973 was 78, and 83 in 1978.

289	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
136	Census and Voter Lists
86	Member Trees

289	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
136	Census and Voter Lists
86	Member Trees

Ollay Family History