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Olliphant Family History

Olliphant 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: Oliphant, Leiphart, Kiphart, Lipman, Mollohan, Ollila, Kleinhans

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Where is the Olliphant family from?

You can see how Olliphant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olliphant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olliphant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Olliphant families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Olliphant's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Olliphant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olliphant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olliphant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olliphant. 50% of Olliphant women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Olliphant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olliphant 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Olliphant. 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 63 military records available for the last name Olliphant. For the veterans among your Olliphant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olliphant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Olliphant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olliphant in 1968 was 90, and 66 in 2001.

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