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Oldsen Family History

Oldsen 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, Olden, Olesen, Kolden, Elsen, Osen, Alden, Oden, Olen, Holden

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Where is the Oldsen family from?

You can see how Oldsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oldsen family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oldsen's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Oldsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldsen 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 Oldsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oldsen. 45% of Oldsen 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Oldsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldsen 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Oldsen. 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 92 military records available for the last name Oldsen. For the veterans among your Oldsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oldsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oldsen in 1966 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldsen 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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