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Oslund Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish or Norwegian Åslund composed of the elements ås ‘ridge’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


Similar surnames: Ostlund, Ohlund, Olund, Roslund, Bylund, Asplund, Osland, Edlund

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Where is the Oslund family from?

You can see how Oslund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oslund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oslund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Oslund families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Oslund's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Oslund families in 1911.
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What did your Oslund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oslund. 74% of Oslund men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oslund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oslund 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Oslund. 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 671 military records available for the last name Oslund. For the veterans among your Oslund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oslund lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oslund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oslund in 1959 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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