This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Olverson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Olverson Family History

Olverson 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: Alverson, Solverson, Ouverson, Holverson, Oliverson, Overson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Olverson family from?

You can see how Olverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olverson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Olverson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Olverson families living in Lancashire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Olverson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Olverson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olverson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Olverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Smallholder (own Account) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olverson. 50% of Olverson men worked as a Smallholder (own Account) and 84% of Olverson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olverson were Farm Labourer and Farmer retired.

View Census Data for Olverson | Data not to scale

*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

  • Smallholder (own Account)
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Farmer retired
    17%

What Olverson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olverson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Olverson

Passenger Lists

There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Olverson. 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.

View all Olverson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Olverson. For the veterans among your Olverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Olverson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Olverson family history

Discover More

What is the average Olverson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Olverson in 1963 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olverson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olverson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Olverson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial