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Olfson Family History

Olfson 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: Rolfson, Olsson, Wolfson, Oleson, Olson, Olafson, Alfson, Olofson

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Where is the Olfson family from?

You can see how Olfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olfson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olfson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Olfson families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Olfson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Olfson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olfson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olfson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olfson. 100% of Olfson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Olfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olfson 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Olfson. 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 60 military records available for the last name Olfson. For the veterans among your Olfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olfson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Olfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Olfson in 1965 was 66, and 86 in 1993.

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