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Olvey Family History

Olvey Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Alvey.

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


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Where is the Olvey family from?

You can see how Olvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olvey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Olvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Olvey families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Olvey's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Olvey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olvey 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 Olvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olvey. 33% of Olvey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Olvey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olvey were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Olvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olvey 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Olvey. 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 332 military records available for the last name Olvey. For the veterans among your Olvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olvey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Olvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olvey in 1945 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olvey 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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