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Olriksen Family History

Olriksen 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: Eriksen, Olsen, Leisen, Ericksen, Riesen, Orrison, Didriksen

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Olriksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olriksen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Olriksen. 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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There are 53 military records available for the last name Olriksen. For the veterans among your Olriksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olriksen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Olriksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Olriksen in 1967 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

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