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Oleff Family History

Oleff 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: Oliff, Leff, Leaf, Orloff, Neff, Reff, Aliff, Cliff, Sheff, Olen

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Where is the Oleff family from?

You can see how Oleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oleff families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleff's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Oleff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oleff. 100% of Oleff women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Oleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleff 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Oleff. 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 51 military records available for the last name Oleff. For the veterans among your Oleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Oleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oleff in 1965 was 72, and 93 in 1997.

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