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Oslund Family History

Oslund Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish or Norwegian Åslund composed of the elements ås ‘ridge’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Oslund family from?

You can see how Oslund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oslund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oslund family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Oslund's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Oslund families in 1891.
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What did your Oslund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oslund. 24% of Oslund men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Oslund women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oslund were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oslund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslund 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Oslund. 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 671 military records available for the last name Oslund. For the veterans among your Oslund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslund lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oslund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oslund in 1959 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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