Olsin Family History

Olsin Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Olsen, Olin, Olgin, Olson, Cousin, Albin, Lin, Elson, Blain, Orsi

1,000 record(s) for Olsin

458	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
53	Military Records
336	Immigration Records
728	Census and Voter Lists
284	Member Trees

Where is the Olsin family from?

You can see how Olsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Olsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Olsin families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Olsin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Olsin families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olsin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Olsin. 28% of Olsin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Olsin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Olsin were Manager and Teacher.

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

28%

Salesman

23%

New worker

14%

Manager

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

50%

Teacher

50%

What Olsin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 728 census records available for the last name Olsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 336 immigration records available for the last name Olsin. 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.

Military Records

There are 53 military records available for the last name Olsin. For the veterans among your Olsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Olsin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Olsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olsin in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olsin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.