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Oliveri Family History

Oliveri Surname Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of Oliverio. habitational name from Oliveri in Messina province Sicily.

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


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Where is the Oliveri family from?

You can see how Oliveri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliveri family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oliveri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 32 Oliveri families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Oliveri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oliveri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oliveri 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 Oliveri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliveri. 25% of Oliveri men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Oliveri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliveri were Presser and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Presser
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Oliveri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oliveri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliveri 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Oliveri. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oliveri. For the veterans among your Oliveri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliveri lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Oliveri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1952. The average life expectancy for Oliveri in 1946 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oliveri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oliveri 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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