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Ollerhead Family History

Ollerhead Surname Meaning

From a lost place called Holrenhead or Ollerhead in Briercliffe (Lancs). Considering the early bearer forms below, the place-name may derive from Old English *alren ‘growing with alders’ (from Old English alor ‘alder’ + the adjectival suffix -en).

Additionally, the name also incorporates hēafod ‘head, top, summit,’ which can refer to a ‘spit of land around which a river flows.’ This etymology suggests a landscape rich in alders and characterized by notable geographical features, possibly indicating its historical significance.

The relationship between the name and the natural environment highlights how place-names often reflect local flora and topography.

Understanding the origins of such names can offer valuable insights into the history and development of the area.

It fosters a connection between the past and present, illuminating how language and geography are interwoven in our understanding of place.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Ollerhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollerhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ollerhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Ollerhead families living in Cheshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Ollerhead's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ollerhead families in 1891.
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What did your Ollerhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aero Engine Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ollerhead. 13% of Ollerhead men worked as an Aero Engine Fitter and 90% of Ollerhead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ollerhead were Retired and Frame Tenter Cotton Operative Heavy Work.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aero Engine Fitter
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Dock Labourer
    13%
  • Retired
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Frame Tenter Cotton Operative Heavy Work
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 321 immigration records available for the last name Ollerhead. 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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There are 368 military records available for the last name Ollerhead. For the veterans among your Ollerhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollerhead lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ollerhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ollerhead in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 2002.

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