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Oliff Family History

Oliff Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Olliff.

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


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Where is the Oliff family from?

You can see how Oliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Oliff families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oliff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Oliff families in 1911.
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What did your Oliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliff. 32% of Oliff men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Oliff women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliff were Cab Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Cab Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Beautician
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Oliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliff 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Oliff. 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 561 military records available for the last name Oliff. For the veterans among your Oliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oliff in 1962 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oliff 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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