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Oslon Family History

Oslon 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: Oslin, Osmon, Osbon, Son, Orton, Osman, Joslin, Osten, Boston, Malon

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Where is the Oslon family from?

You can see how Oslon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oslon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Oslon families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oslon's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Oslon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oslon 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 Oslon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oslon. 23% of Oslon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oslon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oslon were Farmer and Telephone Operator.

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%

What Oslon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Oslon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslon 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Oslon. 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 134 military records available for the last name Oslon. For the veterans among your Oslon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Oslon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oslon in 1974 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oslon 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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