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Oelsen Family History

Oelsen 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: Olsen, Elsen, Felsen, Ohlsen, Nelsen, Elson, Ellen, Nelson, Eisen

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Where is the Oelsen family from?

You can see how Oelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Oelsen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Oelsen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Oelsen families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Oelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelsen 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Oelsen. 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 51 military records available for the last name Oelsen. For the veterans among your Oelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Oelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oelsen in 1967 was 48, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelsen 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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