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Origins of the Oliff surname

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About the Oliffs

We have a total number of 977 records for people with the last name Oliff.

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Where do most Oliffs live?

In 1921, most Oliffs lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Oliffs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 836 records for the Oliff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Oliffs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Oliffs.

What are the most common Oliff first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Oliff family members

Common jobs for Oliffs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Oliffs in 1921
None

5

Housekeeper

4

No Occupation

4

No Trade

4

Domestic Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Oliffs in 1921
Butcher

8

Bricklayer

6

Carpenter

4

General Dealer

4

Farmer

3

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