Olsson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Olsson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Olsson family

Profession Census Frequency
A B Seaman 4
Fireman 2
Fisher Man 2
Carpenter 2
Ordinary Seaman 2
Scholar 2
Engine Fitter 1
Grocer Assistant 1
Seaman 1
Servant Domestic 1
Steward Seas 1
Tailoress 1
Assistant Keeper 1
Dock Labourer 1
Gardener 1
General Servant (domestic) 1
Ships Fireman 1
Steward 1
A B Seaman Seas 1
Plumber 1
Able Seaman 1
Master Of Ship Hilden 1
Kitchenmaid Domestic 1
Chief Engineer 1
Tinplate Sampler 1

Olsson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Olsen 67% 4,029
2 Olson 83% 1,437
3 Lesson 67% 548
4 Olsson 100% 416
5 Lisson 67% 302
6 Ohlson 67% 297
7 Lassen 50% 154
8 Lasson 67% 118

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The surname Olsson is the 4th most popular variant of Olsen.

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