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Olivaria Family History

Olivaria 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: Oliveria, Olivares, Olavarria, Olivera, Olivarez, Oliveri, Olivar

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Where is the Olivaria family from?

You can see how Olivaria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivaria family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olivaria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Olivaria families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Olivaria's in USA. California had the highest population of Olivaria families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olivaria 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 44 census records available for the last name Olivaria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivaria 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Olivaria. 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 2 military records available for the last name Olivaria. For the veterans among your Olivaria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivaria lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Olivaria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Olivaria in 1979 was 45, and 68 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olivaria 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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