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Olivent Family History

Olivent Surname 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, Olivero, Oliveto, Olive, Olivera, Oliveri, Jolivet, Kliment

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Where is the Olivent family from?

You can see how Olivent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivent family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Olivent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Olivent families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Olivent's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Olivent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Olivent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivent 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Olivent. 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 98 military records available for the last name Olivent. For the veterans among your Olivent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivent lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Olivent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Olivent in 1979 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olivent ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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