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Olig Family History

Olig 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: Olin, Alig, Bolig, Li, Ling, Oliva, Lis, Lin, Orio, Ali

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Where is the Olig family from?

You can see how Olig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Olig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Olig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Olig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olig. 46% of Olig men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Olig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olig were Trucking and Home Helper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm
    19%
  • Trucking
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Home Helper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Olig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olig 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Olig. 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 160 military records available for the last name Olig. For the veterans among your Olig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Olig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olig in 1962 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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