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Olli Family History

Olli 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: Polli, Lolli, Rolli, Olle, Colli, Ollie, Ollis, Alli, Li, Toll

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Where is the Olli family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olli. 60% of Olli men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Olli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Olli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olli 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Olli. 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 123 military records available for the last name Olli. For the veterans among your Olli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Olli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Olli in 1960 was 32, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olli 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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