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Olanson Family History

Olanson 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: Olafson, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Blanton, Clayson, Gladson

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Where is the Olanson family from?

You can see how Olanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olanson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Olanson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Olanson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Olanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olanson. 100% of Olanson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Olanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olanson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Olanson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Olanson. For the veterans among your Olanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olanson lifespan?

Average Olanson life expectancy in 1997 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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