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Olexson Family History

Olexson Name 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: Alexson, Oleson, Oveson, Okeson, Olsson, Gleason, Olson, Clemson

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Olexson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olexson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Olexson. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Olexson. For the veterans among your Olexson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olexson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Olexson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Olexson in 1978 was 75, and 62 in 1990.

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