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Oslsen Family History

Oslsen 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, Ohlsen, Osten, Elsen, Osen, Olen, Olden, Fossen, Ohlson

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Where is the Oslsen family from?

You can see how Oslsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oslsen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Oslsen families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Oslsen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Oslsen families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Oslsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslsen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oslsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oslsen. For the veterans among your Oslsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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