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Olivella Family History

Olivella 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: Oliveira, Olivera, Oliveria, Oliver, Oliva, Lavelle, Kivela, Wivell

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Where is the Olivella family from?

You can see how Olivella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Olivella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olivella family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Olivella's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Olivella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olivella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olivella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Olivella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivella 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Olivella. 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 33 military records available for the last name Olivella. For the veterans among your Olivella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivella lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Olivella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olivella in 1970 was 93, and 75 in 2004.

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