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Olveda Name Meaning

Galician: habitational name from a place called Olveda in Lugo province derived from oliva ‘olive’ meaning a place with olive trees.

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


Similar surnames: Olmeda, Olvera, Ojeda, Poveda, Sveda, Olea, Olivera, Olmedo, Almeda

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Where is the Olveda family from?

You can see how Olveda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olveda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olveda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Olveda families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Olveda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Olveda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olveda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olveda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olveda. 100% of Olveda 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Olveda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olveda 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Olveda. 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 45 military records available for the last name Olveda. For the veterans among your Olveda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olveda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Olveda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Olveda in 1963 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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