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Olovson Family History

Olovson 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: Olofson, Olsson, Elofson, Closson, Oleson, Lorson, Olson, Glosson

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Where is the Olovson family from?

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

There are 26 census records available for the last name Olovson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olovson 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Olovson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Olovson. For the veterans among your Olovson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olovson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Olovson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olovson in 1968 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olovson 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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