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Olofson Family History

Olofson Surname Meaning

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Olofson family from?

You can see how Olofson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olofson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olofson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Olofson families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Olofson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Olofson families in 1891.
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What did your Olofson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olofson. 22% of Olofson men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Olofson women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olofson were Painter and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%

What Olofson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Olofson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olofson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Olofson. 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 429 military records available for the last name Olofson. For the veterans among your Olofson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olofson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Olofson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olofson in 1955 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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