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Olansen Family History

Olansen 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, Gansen, Landen, Olander, Johansen, Lassen, Clausen, Jansen

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Where is the Olansen family from?

You can see how Olansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olansen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Olansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Olansen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Olansen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Olansen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olansen 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 95 census records available for the last name Olansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olansen 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Olansen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Olansen. For the veterans among your Olansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olansen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Olansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Olansen in 1975 was 59, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olansen 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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