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Olliff Family History

Olliff Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): from the Old Norse personal name Óleifr or Óláfr the latter being the name of a Norwegian king and saint (ancient northern Germanic Anu-laiβaR from elements meaning ‘ancestor’ + ‘heir descendant’).

English: alternatively possibly a variant of Olive.

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


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Where is the Olliff family from?

You can see how Olliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Olliff families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Olliff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Olliff families in 1891.
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What did your Olliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Olliff. 87% of Olliff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Olliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olliff 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Olliff. 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 740 military records available for the last name Olliff. For the veterans among your Olliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olliff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Olliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olliff in 1960 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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