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Oehlson Family History

Oehlson Surname 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: Ohlson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Pehrson, Ohlsen

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Where is the Oehlson family from?

You can see how Oehlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehlson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oehlson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehlson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oehlson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Oehlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehlson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oehlson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oehlson. For the veterans among your Oehlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehlson lifespan?

Average Oehlson life expectancy in 1974 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehlson 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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