Oliff History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Oliff familyThe surname Oliff was first found in Northampton, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Oliff familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Oliff research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1635, 1684, 1685 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Oliff History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Oliff Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Olive, Oliff, Oliffe, Oliph and others. Early Notables of the Oliff familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was
Migration of the Oliff family to IrelandSome of the Oliff family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Oliff Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Oliff Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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