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Olsian Family History

Olsian 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: Olshan, Olsen, Osman, Lian, Olan, Olin, Olstad, Olsson, Illian

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Where is the Olsian family from?

You can see how Olsian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olsian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olsian family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Olsian's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Olsian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olsian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Olsian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olsian 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Olsian. 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 15 military records available for the last name Olsian. For the veterans among your Olsian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olsian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Olsian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Olsian in 1969 was 55, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olsian 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.

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