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Ollie Family History

Ollie Surname Meaning

English: variant of Olley. This surname is found mainly among African Americans.

Possibly also an altered form of German Öhler (see Ohler) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Ollie family from?

You can see how Ollie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ollie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ollie families living in Cheshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Ollie's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ollie families in 1891.
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What did your Ollie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ollie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollie 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Ollie. 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 927 military records available for the last name Ollie. For the veterans among your Ollie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ollie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ollie in 1955 was 63, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ollie 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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