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Olausen Family History

Olausen 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: Clausen, Klausen, Olsen, Lauser, Lassen, Lauren, Klauser, Hausen

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Where is the Olausen family from?

You can see how Olausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olausen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Olausen families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Olausen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Olausen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olausen 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 Olausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olausen. 60% of Olausen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laberor
    40%

What Olausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Olausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olausen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olausen. 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 88 military records available for the last name Olausen. For the veterans among your Olausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olausen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Olausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Olausen in 1963 was 59, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Olausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olausen 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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