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Oolson Family History

Oolson 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: Ohlson, Dolson, Bolson, Olson, Polson, Colson, Tolson, Golson, Holson

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Where is the Oolson family from?

You can see how Oolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oolson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oolson family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oolson's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Oolson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oolson 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 Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Oolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oolson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oolson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oolson. For the veterans among your Oolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oolson lifespan?

Average Oolson life expectancy in 1976 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oolson 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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