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Oliveria Family History

Oliveria Surname Meaning

Portuguese: altered form of Oliveira.

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


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Where is the Oliveria family from?

You can see how Oliveria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oliveria family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oliveria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oliveria family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oliveria's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oliveria families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oliveria 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 Oliveria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliveria. 40% of Oliveria men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Oliveria women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliveria were Chauffeur and Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Cleaner
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    18%
  • Spinner
    15%
  • Power Machine Operator
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oliveria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliveria 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Oliveria. 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 369 military records available for the last name Oliveria. For the veterans among your Oliveria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliveria lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oliveria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oliveria in 1958 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oliveria 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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