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Ohlson Name Meaning

Scandinavian: variant of Ohlsson; or an Americanized spelling of Ohlsen. Dutch: patronymic from the name Ole, a short form of a Germanic compound personal name formed with the initial element odal (see Ohl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Nelson, Kelson, Oveson, Ohlsen, Elson, Belson, Olsson, Ohlsson

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Ohlson Family Origin

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Ohlson Family Occupations

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  • Bellhanger

    9%

  • Coppersmith

    9%

  • Foreman In Nursery

    9%

  • Locksmith

    9%

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Ohlson family was Locksmith. The most common Ohlson occupation in the UK was Bellhanger. 9% of Ohlson's were Bellhangers. Bellhanger, Coppersmith and Foreman In Nursery were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ohlson.

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Ohlson Historical Records

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Ohlson Life Expectancy

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