Olsen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Olsen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Olsen family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 70
Seaman 17
A B Seaman 14
Ordinary Seaman 9
Master 8
Mate 7
Steward 5
Sailor 5
Carpenter 5
Mariner 5
Cabinet Maker 5
Ab Seaman 4
Cook 4
Fireman Seas 3
Fireman 3
Living On Own Means 3
Sail Maker 3
Fisherman 3
Matron 3
Tailor 3
Nurse Domestic Servant 2
Barmaid Inn 2
Ship Steward 2
2nd Engineer Wife 2
Ship Carpenter 2

Olsen Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Elson 60% 15,467
2 Leeson 33% 12,430
3 Olsen 100% 4,029
4 Leason 33% 3,324
5 Alison 50% 2,372
6 Olson 80% 1,437
7 Alson 60% 644
8 Elison 50% 580
9 Lauson 33% 550
10 Luson 40% 457
11 Olsson 67% 416
12 Lison 40% 309
13 Ohlson 67% 297
14 Lason 40% 187
15 Eleson 50% 135
16 Alsen 80% 111
17 Leson 40% 107
18 Ealson 50% 103
19 Ilson 60% 101

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The surname Olsen is the 3rd most popular variant of Elson.

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