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Olssen Family History

Olssen 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, Olsson, Olesen, Osten, Elsen, Osen, Nissen, Olen, Olden

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Where is the Olssen family from?

You can see how Olssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olssen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Olssen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Olssen families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Olssen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Olssen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olssen 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 Olssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Olssen. 100% of Olssen men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Olssen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Olssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Olssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olssen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Olssen. 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 122 military records available for the last name Olssen. For the veterans among your Olssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olssen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Olssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olssen in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olssen 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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