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Oleavia Family History

Oleavia Name 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: Oliva, Leavitt, Lavin, Cleaver, Levin, Slavin, Olejnik, Levis, Glavin

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Where is the Oleavia family from?

You can see how Oleavia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleavia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oleavia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Oleavia families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleavia's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Oleavia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleavia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleavia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oleavia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Oleavia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleavia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oleavia. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oleavia. For the veterans among your Oleavia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleavia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Oleavia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oleavia in 1966 was 62, and 82 in 1994.

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