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Ollason Family History

Ollason Surname Meaning

probably from the Old Scandinavian personal name Óleifr or Óláfr (compare Olliffe) + -son.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ollason family from?

You can see how Ollason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollason family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ollason families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 28 Ollason families living in Orkney. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ollason's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Ollason families in 1841.
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What did your Ollason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ollason. 100% of Ollason women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Ollason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollason 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Ollason. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ollason. For the veterans among your Ollason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollason lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ollason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ollason in 1964 was 78, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ollason 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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