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Olevis Family History

Olevis 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: Levis, Lewis, Alexis, Levin, Chevis, Clovis, Oles, Bevis, Levins

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Where is the Olevis family from?

You can see how Olevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olevis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olevis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Olevis families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Olevis's in USA. California had the highest population of Olevis families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olevis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Olevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olevis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Olevis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Olevis. For the veterans among your Olevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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