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Oliger Family History

Oliger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ohliger. It is more common in France (Alsace and Lorraine) than in Germany.

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


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Where is the Oliger family from?

You can see how Oliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oliger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Oliger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oliger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oliger families in 1911.
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What did your Oliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliger. 16% of Oliger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oliger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliger were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Decorator
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Oliger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliger 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Oliger. 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 502 military records available for the last name Oliger. For the veterans among your Oliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oliger in 1954 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oliger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oliger 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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