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Ohlsson Family History

Ohlsson Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Olsson. Compare Ohlson and Olson.

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


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Where is the Ohlsson family from?

You can see how Ohlsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Ohlsson families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ohlsson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ohlsson families in 1891.
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What did your Ohlsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ohlsson. 100% of Ohlsson 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%

What Ohlsson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohlsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlsson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohlsson. 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 281 military records available for the last name Ohlsson. For the veterans among your Ohlsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlsson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ohlsson in 1948 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlsson 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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