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Olier Family History

Olier 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, Lier, Plier, Oliger, Obier, Ogier, Oller, Blier, Osier, Older

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Where is the Olier family from?

You can see how Olier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Olier families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Olier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Olier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olier 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 Olier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olier. 37% of Olier men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Olier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olier were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Fisherman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olier 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Olier. 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 721 military records available for the last name Olier. For the veterans among your Olier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Olier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Olier in 1949 was 40, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olier 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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