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Oelson Family History

Oelson 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: Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Ohlson, Olson, Joelson, Delson

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Where is the Oelson family from?

You can see how Oelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Oelson families living in Nebraska. This was about 28% of all the recorded Oelson's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Oelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Oelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oelson 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Oelson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Oelson. For the veterans among your Oelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oelson lifespan?

Average Oelson life expectancy in 2003 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oelson 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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