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Oliviera Family History

Oliviera 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: Olivera, Oliviero, Olivieri, Olivier, Oliver, Oliveira, Olivero

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Where is the Oliviera family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oliviera. 47% of Oliviera men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oliviera women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oliviera were Carpenter and Winder.

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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
    47%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Weaver
    30%
  • Winder
    20%

What Oliviera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oliviera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oliviera 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oliviera. 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 121 military records available for the last name Oliviera. For the veterans among your Oliviera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oliviera lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oliviera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oliviera in 1962 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oliviera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oliviera 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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