Olson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Olson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Olson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 8
Mariner 4
Mate 3
Captain 3
Sailor 3
Bonnet Maker 3
Matrose A B Seaman 2
Boy 2
A B Seaman 2
Shop Keeper 2
Clerk 2
Domestic Servant 2
Master 2
Styrmand 2
Carpenter 1
Mate Seaman 1
Matron 1
Green Grocer 1
Commercial Clerk Iron Trade 1
Governess 1
House Maid 1
Housekeeper 1
Machinist 1
Nil 1
Painter Unemployed 1

Olson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Elson 80% 15,467
2 Leeson 50% 12,430
3 Olsen 80% 4,029
4 Leason 50% 3,324
5 Alison 67% 2,372
6 Olson 100% 1,437
7 Alson 80% 644
8 Elison 67% 580
9 Lauson 50% 550
10 Luson 60% 457
11 Olsson 83% 416
12 Lison 60% 309
13 Ohlson 83% 297
14 Lason 60% 187
15 Eleson 67% 135
16 Alsen 60% 111
17 Leson 60% 107
18 Ealson 67% 103
19 Ilson 80% 101

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The surname Olson is the 6th most popular variant of Elson.

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