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Oliphint Family History

Oliphint 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, Lippitt, Alphin, Dolphin, Lipkin, Golphin, Lapoint, Flippin

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Where is the Oliphint family from?

You can see how Oliphint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliphint family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oliphint families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Oliphint families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oliphint's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Oliphint families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oliphint surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oliphint ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliphint. 34% of Oliphint men worked as a Manager and 58% of Oliphint women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliphint were Hod Carrier and Farm. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Hod Carrier
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Farm
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oliphint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliphint 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Oliphint. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Oliphint. For the veterans among your Oliphint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliphint lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oliphint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oliphint in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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