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Olephant Family History

Olephant 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: Oliphant, Levant, Dechant, Lehane, Stephans, Stephani, Pleasant

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Where is the Olephant family from?

You can see how Olephant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olephant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olephant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Olephant families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Olephant's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Olephant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olephant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olephant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Olephant. 100% of Olephant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olephant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olephant 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Olephant. 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 84 military records available for the last name Olephant. For the veterans among your Olephant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olephant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Olephant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Olephant in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 1976.

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