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Ohlsen Family History

Ohlsen Surname Meaning

Danish, North German, and Norwegian: variant of Olsen. It is very rare in Norway. Compare Ohlson.

North German: patronymic from Ohl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ohlsen family from?

You can see how Ohlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ohlsen families living in Northumberland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ohlsen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ohlsen families in 1891.
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What did your Ohlsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ohlsen. 100% of Ohlsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ohlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlsen 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohlsen. 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 Ohlsen. For the veterans among your Ohlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlsen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ohlsen in 1949 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlsen 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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