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Olivet Family History

Olivet 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, Oliveto, Olive, Jolivet, Oliva, Clive, Oliger, Olivero, Rivet

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Where is the Olivet family from?

You can see how Olivet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olivet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Olivet families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olivet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olivet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olivet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olivet. 20% of Olivet men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Olivet women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olivet were Painter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olivet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivet 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Olivet. 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 204 military records available for the last name Olivet. For the veterans among your Olivet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Olivet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olivet in 1962 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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