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Olivier Family History

Olivier Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Olivier standard French form of Oliver .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oliviero, Oliver, Olive, Olver, Woliver, Origer, Lucier, Lavier

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Where is the Olivier family from?

You can see how Olivier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olivier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 367 Olivier families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Olivier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Olivier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olivier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Olivier. 19% of Olivier men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Olivier women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olivier were Farmer and Milliner. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Labourer
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    34%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Milliner
    17%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Olivier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivier 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Olivier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Olivier. For the veterans among your Olivier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Olivier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olivier in 1950 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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