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Olivia Family History

Olivia Surname Meaning

Hispanic and English; Portuguese (Olívia): from the female personal name Olivia Olívia derived from Latin oliva ‘olive’.

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


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You can see how Olivia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olivia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Olivia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Olivia families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Olivia's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Olivia families in 1911.
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What did your Olivia ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Olivia. 100% of Olivia men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olivia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olivia 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Olivia. 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 287 military records available for the last name Olivia. For the veterans among your Olivia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olivia lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Olivia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Olivia in 1957 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olivia 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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