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Oliveaux Family History

Oliveaux 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: Molineaux, Oliver, Oliva, Prideaux, Oliveira, Olivero, Oliveto, Olive

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Where is the Oliveaux family from?

You can see how Oliveaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliveaux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oliveaux families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oliveaux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Oliveaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Oliveaux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oliveaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oliveaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oliveaux. 34% of Oliveaux men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Oliveaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliveaux 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oliveaux. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oliveaux. For the veterans among your Oliveaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliveaux lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oliveaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oliveaux in 1967 was 94, and 34 in 2004.

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