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Ohlsson Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Olsson . Compare Ohlson and Olson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Olsson, Ohlson, Nilsson, Hasson, Larsson, Classon, Ottoson, Okeson

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Where is the Ohlsson family from?

You can see how Ohlsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohlsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Ohlsson families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ohlsson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ohlsson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohlsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohlsson. 20% of Ohlsson men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Ohlsson women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ohlsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlsson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohlsson. 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 281 military records available for the last name Ohlsson. For the veterans among your Ohlsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlsson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ohlsson in 1948 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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