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Olefson Family History

Olefson 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: Oleson, Olafson, Olofson, Lefton, Oveson, Okeson, Rolfson, Olsson

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Where is the Olefson family from?

You can see how Olefson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olefson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olefson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Olefson families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Olefson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Olefson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olefson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olefson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Olefson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Olefson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olefson 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Olefson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Olefson. For the veterans among your Olefson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olefson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Olefson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olefson in 1974 was 61, and 94 in 2004.

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