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Joseph Andrew Olson, 1870 - 1901
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Joseph Sidney "Sid" Olson, 1926 - 1986
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Joseph Manfred Olson, 1884 - 1963
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Joseph Hyrum Olson, 1871 - 1928
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Joseph Ludwig Olson, 1869 - 1930
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Joseph Rulon Olson, 1937 - 2002
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Joseph Hyrum Olson, 1871 - 1928
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Joseph Andrew Olson, 1886 - 1960
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Joseph Ludwig Olson, 1869 - 1930
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Joseph Oscar Olson, 1887 - 1970
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Joseph Hyrum Olson, 1871 - 1928
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Joseph Manfred Olson, 1884 - 1963
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Joseph Theodore Olson, 1892 - 1954
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Joseph Andrew Olson, 1895 - 1961
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Joseph Lindley Olson, 1873 - 1952
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Joseph T. Olson, 1893 - 1954
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Joseph Olaf Olson, 1894 - 1979
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Joseph Nelson Olson, 1880 - 1932
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Joseph Olson, died 1925
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Joseph Olson, died 1939
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Joseph Olson, Circa 1877 - 1944
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Joseph Olson, died 1943
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Joseph Olson in The Madison Courier - 1987-03-16
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Joseph C. Olson in Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Jan 25 1989
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Joseph Olson in Spokane Chronicle - Sep 20 1913
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Joseph Longwell Olson, 1923 - 1964
Arizona Death Certificates
Joseph T. Olson, 1873 - 1951
Arizona Death Certificates
Joseph N. Olson, 1885 - 1957
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Joseph Olson, 1863 - 1914
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
Joseph J Olson, died 1905
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
Joseph R Olson, 1924 - 1930
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
Joseph (Little Joseph) Olson, Circa 1882 - 1895
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Joseph Harold Olson, Circa 1936 - Circa 1947
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Joseph Olson, died 1943
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Joseph I. Olson, died 1943
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)Joseph E Olson, 1896 - 1972
BillionGravesJoseph W. Olson, 1892 - 1965
BillionGravesJoseph Olson, 1811 - 1894
BillionGravesJoseph R. Olson, 1903 - 1994
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Joseph Olson, 1903 - 1916
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Joseph Olson, Circa 1893 - 1933
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Joseph Olson, Circa 1891 - 1893
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Joseph Olson, 1884 - 1914
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Joseph Edward Olson, 1897 - 1922
Michigan Deaths
Joseph Gotfred Olson, 1907 - 1908
Michigan Deaths
Joseph Ludger Olson, 1903 - 1903
Michigan Deaths
Joseph Olson, 1935 - 1935
Michigan Deaths
Joseph Oscar Olsen, 1916 - 1917
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Joseph Warren Olson, 1948 - 1966
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Joseph Olson, 1964 - 1964
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Joseph Olson, 1893 - 1966
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Joseph Olson, Circa 1926 - 1926
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Joseph Henry Olson, Circa 1890 - 1895
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Joseph Olson, 1860 - 1939
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Joseph G Olson, 1911 - 1995
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Joseph R Olson, Circa 1916 - 1979
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017Joseph M. Olson, 1941 - 2015
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesJoseph R. Olson, 1921 - 2009
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesJoseph Olson, 1929 - 2012
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesJoseph Olson, 1953 - 2013
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- Joe Olsan
- Joes Olse
- Joesph Olsin
- Jos Olsson
- Polish: Józef Olson
- Russian: Иосиф Олсон (Iosif Ol'son)


- USA 93%
- Sweden 5%
- Norway 1%
- Other 1%
The first name Joseph has its origins in the Hebrew name Yosef, which means "He will add" or "God will increase," reflecting a sense of growth and abundance. This name first appeared in ancient Israel and is prominently featured in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, who became a powerful figure in Egypt. Historically, the name has been associated with various characteristics such as leadership, resilience, and resourcefulness, traits exemplified by its biblical namesake. Variations of Joseph can be found across many cultures and languages, including José in Spanish, Giuseppe in Italian, and Josef in German and Slavic languages. Each variation often carries similar meanings and is celebrated in various religious and cultural contexts, particularly within Christianity, where Saint Joseph is revered as the earthly father of Jesus. The name has remained popular throughout history, consistently ranking among the top names in many countries.
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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