Olavson Family History

Olavson 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: Olafson, Clayson, Gladson, Glasson, Clawson, Olsson, Larson, Pladson, Lason, Glawson

899	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
4	Military Records
103	Immigration Records
73	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

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Where is the Olavson family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olavson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 73 census records available for the last name Olavson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olavson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Olavson. 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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Military Records

There are 4 military records available for the last name Olavson. For the veterans among your Olavson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olavson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Olavson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Olavson in 1981 was 81, and 21 in 1984.

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Olavson Surname Meaning

Where is the Olavson family from?

What Olavson family records will you find?

What is the average Olavson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Olavson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Olavson in 1981 was 81, and 21 in 1984.

Olavson Family History

Olavson Surname Meaning

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Olavson Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Olavson

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Where is the Olavson family from?

What Olavson family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Olavson lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Olavson family tree

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