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Olivis Family History

Olivis 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: Olivas, Oliver, Oliva, Politis, Livas, Levis, Clovis, Olive, Lavis

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Where is the Olivis family from?

You can see how Olivis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olivis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Olivis families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Olivis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Olivis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olivis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olivis. 40% of Olivis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Olivis women worked as a 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
    40%
  • Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Olivis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Olivis. 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 61 military records available for the last name Olivis. For the veterans among your Olivis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Olivis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olivis in 1967 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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