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Oliven Family History

Oliven 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: Oliver, Olive, Bliven, Olsen, Leven, Oliva, Lien, Clive, Olin, Holien

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Where is the Oliven family from?

You can see how Oliven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oliven families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Oliven families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oliven's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oliven families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oliven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oliven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliven. 32% of Oliven men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oliven women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliven were Helper and Housework. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Oliven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliven 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Oliven. 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 92 military records available for the last name Oliven. For the veterans among your Oliven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliven lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Oliven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oliven in 1965 was 38, and 92 in 2002.

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