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Olliger Family History

Olliger 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.


Similar surnames: Oliger, Bolliger, Ollinger, Oliver, Hollier, Oblinger, Hollinger

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Where is the Olliger family from?

You can see how Olliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olliger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olliger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Olliger families living in Indiana. This was about 61% of all the recorded Olliger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Olliger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Olliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olliger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Olliger. 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 42 military records available for the last name Olliger. For the veterans among your Olliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olliger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Olliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olliger in 1968 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olliger 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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