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Olivieri Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Oliviero .

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


Similar surnames: Oliviero, Oliverio, Oliveri, Olivero, Liberi, Livers, Altieri, Oliver

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Where is the Olivieri family from?

You can see how Olivieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivieri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Olivieri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Olivieri families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Olivieri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olivieri families in 1920.
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What did your Olivieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olivieri. 31% of Olivieri men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Olivieri women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olivieri were Shoe Worker and Housewife. .

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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
    31%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Shoe Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Olivieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivieri 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Olivieri. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Olivieri. For the veterans among your Olivieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivieri lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Olivieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olivieri in 1946 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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