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Olley Family History

Olley Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): variant of Oley 2 a habitational name of Norman origin from any of the five places called Ouilly in Calvados France.

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


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What did your Olley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olley. 13% of Olley men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Olley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olley were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Olley. 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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