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Olvera Family History

Olvera Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Olvera in Cádiz province. Compare Olbera.

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


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Where is the Olvera family from?

You can see how Olvera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olvera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olvera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Olvera families living in Cornwall. This was about 43% of all the recorded Olvera's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Olvera families in 1891.
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What did your Olvera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olvera. 62% of Olvera men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Olvera women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olvera were Truck Driver and Sorter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Farm Hand
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Laundress
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Sorter
    15%

What Olvera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Olvera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olvera 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Olvera. 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 861 military records available for the last name Olvera. For the veterans among your Olvera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olvera lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Olvera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Olvera in 1959 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olvera 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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