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Charles Martin Olson, 1869 - 1941
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Charles Afton Olson, 1890 - 1970
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Charles Magnus Olson, 1867 - 1934
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Charles William - Charles Wm - Carl Olson, 1875 - 1961
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Charles Moreton Frederick Olson, 1867 - 1953
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Charles Frederick Olson, 1863 - 1958
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Charles William Olson, 1864 - 1937
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CHARLES AARON OLSON, 1845 - 1918
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Charles Elof Olson, 1927 - 2013
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Charles Melvin Olson, 1901 - 1989
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Charles Oscar Olson, 1857 - 1937
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Charles William Olson, 1864 - 1937
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Charles Afton C Olson, 1890 - 1970
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Charles Olson, 1884 - 1909
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Charles A. Olson, 1915 - 1969
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Charles William Olson, 1875 - 1961
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Charles Olson, 1883 - 1950
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Charles E. Olson, Circa 1869 - 1933
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Charles Olaf Olson, Circa 1886 - 1970
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Charles Oliver Olson, Circa 1892 - 1948
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Charles Olson in Daytona Beach Morning Journal - Nov 13 1983
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Charles A. Olson, 1870 - 1937
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
Charles H. Olson, 1874 - 1929
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
Charles E. Olson, 1864 - 1934
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
Charles Otto Olson, 1922 - 1922
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
Charles Jottfrid Olson, 1866 - 1943
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Charles August Olson, 1866 - 1944
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Charles Olson, Circa 1855 - 1889
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Charles L. Olson, 1896 - 1942
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Charles John Olson, 1883 - 1957
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Charles Olson, Circa 1894 - 1910
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Charles Olson, Circa 1843 - 1907
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Charles Olson, Circa 1864 - 1893
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Charles W Olson, 1871 - 1925
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
Charles Martin Olson, 1869 - 1941
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
Charles M Olson, 1903 - 1946
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
Charles Afton Olson, 1923 - 1945
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
Charles N. Olson, 1869 - 1943
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Charles Olson, 1863 - 1947
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Charles August Olson, 1867 - 1913
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Charles Olson, 1872 - 1941
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Charles R. Olson, 1858 - 1934
Michigan Deaths
Charles F. Olson, 1854 - 1925
Michigan Deaths
Charles Anderson, 1872 - 1937
Michigan Deaths
Charles Olson, 1860 - 1926
Michigan Deaths
Charles M. Olson, 1892 - 1948
Arizona Death Certificates
Charles Olson, 1878 - 1939
Arizona Death Certificates
Charles J. Olson, 1882 - 1957
Arizona Death Certificates
Charles Olson, 1897 - 1968
Arizona Death Certificates
Charles E. Olson, 1859 - 1922
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Charles E. Olson, 1891 - 1935
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
Charles St Olson, 1874 - 1929
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Charles Andrew Olson Sr., 1883 - 1953
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Charles E. Olson, 1864 - 1934
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Charles A. Olson, 1870 - 1937
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Charles Arthur Olson, 1897 - 1953
Maryland Deaths
Charles Adolph Olson, 1891 - 1955
Maryland Deaths
Charles F. Olson, 1917 - 2000
Maryland Deaths
Charles Edward Olson, 1927 - 2012
Maryland Deaths
Charles Olson, 1875 - 1926
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Charles J. Olson, Circa 1869 - 1936
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Charles Olson, Circa 1859 - 1925
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Charles Olson, Circa 1881 - 1947
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- Arabic: تشارلز أولسون (Tsharls Awlsun)
- Japanese: チャールズ・オルソン (Chāruzu Oruson)
- Russian: Чарльз Олсон (Charlyz Olson)
- Spanish: Carlos Olson


- USA 88%
- Sweden 8%
- Norway 2%
- Canada 1%
- Other 1%
The first name Charles has its origins in the Germanic name Karl, which means "free man" or "man." It first appeared in the early medieval period, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day France and Germany. The name gained prominence through historical figures such as Charlemagne (Charles the Great), who was a significant ruler in the Carolingian Empire, further solidifying its association with leadership and nobility. As a result, those who bore the name were often seen as strong, independent, and influential individuals. Variations of the name Charles can be found across different cultures and languages, including Carlos in Spanish, Charles in French, and Carlo in Italian, each reflecting local linguistic characteristics. The name has remained popular throughout history, often associated with royalty and notable figures, and continues to be widely used in various forms around the world today.
The last name Olson has Scandinavian origins, particularly from Norway and Sweden, where it is derived from the patronymic form of the given name Ole, meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "heir." This surname reflects a common naming convention in these regions, where "son" indicates "son of," thus Olson essentially means "son of Ole." Historically, the name can be traced back to the Viking Age, when surnames began to be adopted more formally, and it was prevalent among families in rural communities. Variations of the surname include Olesen in Denmark, Olsson in Sweden, and Oleson in the United States, reflecting the migration and adaptation of the name across different cultures and languages. The pronunciation may also vary, with the Scandinavian versions often pronounced with a softer 'O' sound. Olson remains a common surname in the United States, particularly among those of Scandinavian descent, and it carries with it a sense of heritage and familial lineage.
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