Axel Olson (1882–1940)
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- Born
- 1882
- Died
- 1940
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- Names in Stone
When was Axel Olson born? 1882.
When did Axel Olson die? 1940.
Life story
Axel Olson (1882–1940) was born in 1882, and died in 1940, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Axel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Axel's life.
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The world Axel lived through
1886 · age 4 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 18 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 26 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 35 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 45 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 53 — The Social Security Act was signed
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When was Axel Olson born?
Axel Olson was born in 1882.
When did Axel Olson die?
Axel Olson died in 1940.
How old was Axel Olson at the time of death?
Axel Olson was about 58 years old.
Where is Axel Olson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Axel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Axel Olson was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Axel was born.
Who was president when Axel Olson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Axel died.
What major events happened during Axel Olson's lifetime?
During Axel's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 4); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 18); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 26); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 35); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 45); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include Axel Olson?
Federal censuses taken during Axel's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1882
Death
1940
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