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Olopson Family History

Olopson Surname 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: Olofson, Lipson, Clopton, Olsson, Propson, Elofson, Closson, Oleson

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Where is the Olopson family from?

You can see how Olopson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olopson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olopson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Olopson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Olopson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Olopson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Olopson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olopson 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Olopson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Olopson. For the veterans among your Olopson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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