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Olliver Family History

Olliver Surname Meaning

see Oliver.

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


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Where is the Olliver family from?

You can see how Olliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olliver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olliver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 142 Olliver families living in Sussex. This was about 22% of all the recorded Olliver's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Olliver families in 1891.
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What did your Olliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Unemployed and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olliver. 20% of Olliver men worked as a General Labourer Unemployed and 82% of Olliver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olliver were Credit Drapery Salesman and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer Unemployed
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Credit Drapery Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Olliver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Olliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olliver 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Olliver. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Olliver. For the veterans among your Olliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olliver lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Olliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Olliver in 1949 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olliver 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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