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Oleir Family History

Oleir Name 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: Oler, Over, Ober, Oyler, Leib, Oder, Ohler, Lear, Weir, Klein

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Where is the Oleir family from?

You can see how Oleir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oleir families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Oleir families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Oleir's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Oleir families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleir ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oleir ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Oleir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleir 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oleir. 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 58 military records available for the last name Oleir. For the veterans among your Oleir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleir lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Oleir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oleir in 1963 was 89, and 89 in 1988.

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