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Olivencia Family History

Olivencia Name Meaning

Spanish: variant of Olivenza a habitational name from Olivenza a place located near the border with Portugal which belonged to Portugal until 180

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oliveria, Oliveira, Plasencia, Olivera, Placencia, Oliveri, Oliverio

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Where is the Olivencia family from?

You can see how Olivencia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivencia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olivencia families living in California. This was about 6% of all the recorded Olivencia's in USA. California had the highest population of Olivencia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivencia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olivencia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Lavandera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olivencia. 100% of Olivencia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olivencia women worked as a Lavandera. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lavandera
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Olivencia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivencia 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Olivencia. 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 267 military records available for the last name Olivencia. For the veterans among your Olivencia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivencia lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Olivencia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Olivencia in 1957 was 25, and 63 in 2004.

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