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Oligney Family History

Oligney 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: Olney, Oliger, Linney, Sliney, Rigney, Oliver, Sidney, Dolney, Eigner

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Where is the Oligney family from?

You can see how Oligney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oligney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oligney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Oligney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oligney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oligney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oligney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oligney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oligney. 25% of Oligney men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    25%
  • Conductor
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Cuttingice
    25%
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What Oligney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Oligney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oligney 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Oligney. 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 86 military records available for the last name Oligney. For the veterans among your Oligney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oligney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oligney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oligney in 1962 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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