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Olasen Family History

Olasen 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, Clasen, Klasen, Olesen, Elsen, Olan, Osen, Lasek, Glaser

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Where is the Olasen family from?

You can see how Olasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olasen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Olasen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Olasen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olasen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olasen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Olasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olasen. 100% of Olasen men worked as a Foreman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Olasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olasen 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Olasen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Olasen. For the veterans among your Olasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olasen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olasen

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