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Ollig Family History

Ollig 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: Illig, Ollie, Ollis, Bollig, Ellig, Bolling, Allis, Rolling, Collin

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Where is the Ollig family from?

You can see how Ollig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ollig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Ollig families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ollig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ollig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ollig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ollig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ollig. 100% of Ollig men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Ollig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollig 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Ollig. 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 84 military records available for the last name Ollig. For the veterans among your Ollig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ollig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ollig in 1965 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

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