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Olvers Family History

Olvers 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: Olvera, Olver, Over, Oliver, Rivers, Ovens, Overy, Evers, Nevers

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Where is the Olvers family from?

You can see how Olvers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olvers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olvers families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Olvers family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Olvers's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Olvers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olvers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Olvers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olvers 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Olvers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Olvers. For the veterans among your Olvers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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