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Olson Family History
Olson Genealogy & Family TreeOlson is a German surname from East Prussia in Medieval times, as early as the 13th Century. It means “son of Olof” or “son of Ole,” which is a Norse word meaning “relic.” Roots for the name can also be found in Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
Other spellings include “Olsen,” “Ollsen,” “Oleson,” “Olsson,” and “Ollson.” Notable people with the surname include American boxer Bobo Olson, American baseball player Greg Olson (Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves), American actresses and entrepreneurs Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (Full House, It Takes Two, New York Minute), and American actress Elizabeth Olsen (Godzilla, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Oldboy). The first Olson to come to America was Christina Olson in New York in 1829.
Olson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Axel Hugo Danby Olson -- --, 1853 December 0, 1937
- Doris Evelyn Olson -- --, 1913 May 29, 1996 Minnesota
- Selma Olson -- --, 1901 July 15, 1987 Iowa
- Daniel Kennedy Olson -- --, 1922 October 6, 1996
- Victor Olson -- --, 1898 April 22, 1985 Iowa
Olson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Olin Olson -- --, 1843 December 0, 1859
- Bjorn Olson -- --, 1656 December 10, 1741 Buskerud
- LaVohne Olson -- --, 1919 August 8, 1992 Iowa
- Floyd Tripp Olson -- --, 1946 March 31, 1947 Utah
- Peter J. Olson -- --, 1871 December 25, 1958 Iowa
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