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Olavarria Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Olabarria a topographic name from ola ‘forge ironworks’ + berri ‘new’ + the definite article -a.

It is also possibly a variant of Olaberri, a habitational name from any of the places in Navarre named Olaberri.

Both names share the same etymology, highlighting the connection between the terms and their geographical significance.

The usage of topographic and habitational names is common in Basque culture, reflecting the landscape and community identity.

Understanding these names deepens the appreciation for the Basque language and its historical context.

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


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You can see how Olavarria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olavarria family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olavarria family living in Arizona. This was about 7% of all the recorded Olavarria's in USA. Arizona and 3 other states had the highest population of Olavarria families in 1920.
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What did your Olavarria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olavarria. 50% of Olavarria men worked as a Labrador.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    50%
  • Jornalero
    50%

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Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Olavarria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olavarria in 1960 was 19, and 59 in 2004.

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