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Dorothy Marjorie Myhre (born Olson), 1907 - 2000
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Dorothy Leona Olson, 1907 - 2002
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Dorothy May Olson (born Johnson), 1922 - 2001
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Dorothy Greselda Sabin (born Olson), 1901 - 1937
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Dorothy Olson (born Allen), 1918 - 2015
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Dorothy Ingeborg Horton (born Olson), 1915 - 1986
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Dorothy L. Benson (born Olson), 1925 - 2013
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Dorothy Jeanette Hilson (born Olson), 1922 - 2010
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Dorothy Olson (born Kimball), 1910 - 1991
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Dorothy Arnoldine Arnold (born Olson), 1917 - 1984
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Iowa Newspapers, 1837-2009

Dorothy Edwina Holland (born Olson Seidlikoski), 1924 - 2018
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Dorothy Rosella Olson (born Jordheim), 1923 - 2011
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Dorothy Linea Hurd (born Olson), Circa 1910 - 2000
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Dorothy Mae Aldrich (born Olson), 1917 - 2008
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Dorothy Eleanor Olson (born Kinley), 1908 - 1988
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Dorothy Olson in The Nevada Daily Mail - July 29 1988
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Dorothy Olson in Ludington Daily News - Mar 13 1987
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Dorothy Olson in The Nevada Daily Mail - Nov 22 1992
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Dorothy Olson in Ellensburg Daily Record - Feb 24 1998
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Dorothy Marjorie Myhre (born Olson), 1907 - 2000
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Dorothy Frances Olson (born Penfield), 1887 - 1976
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Dorothy Marie Gray (born Olson), 1916 - 2006
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Dorothy Marie Olson (born Ellis), 1927 - 2010
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Dorothy P Olson, 1907 - 1962
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
Dorothy Olson, 1891 - 1957
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
Dorothy Ziegler, 1938 - 1938
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963Dorothy Ruth Olson (born Stowbridge), 1909 - 1990
BillionGravesDorothy J Olson, 1930 - 2009
BillionGravesDorothy A Olson, 1935 - 2013
BillionGravesDorothy H Olson, 1931 - 2002
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Dorothy A Olson, 1920 - 2006
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Dorothy G Olson, 1931 - 2016
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Dorothy Olson, 1925 - 1994
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Dorothy W Olson, 1919 - 1994
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Dorothy H. Olson, 1921 - 2010
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Dorothy G. Olson, 1931 - 2014
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Dorothy Elizabeth Olson, 1919 - 2010
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Dorothy B. Olson, 1937 - 2010
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Dorothy J Olson, 1932 - 1998
Arlington National Cemetery
Dorothy T Olson, Circa 1886 - 1954
New York State Death Index, 1880-1956Lucretia Asahel " Dorothy" Jones, 1900 - 1968
FamilySearch Family TreeMargaret Dorothy Osowski (born Taylor), 1904 - 2001
FamilySearch Family TreeHelen Dorothy Regan (born Olson), 1914 - 1995
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy Laura Valley, 1903 - 1985
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Dorothy Olson, born Circa 1914
1921 Canada Census
Dorothy Olson, born Circa 1911
1921 Canada Census
Dorothy Olson, born Circa 1912
1921 Canada Census
Dorothy T Olson, born Circa 1918
1921 Canada Census
Dorothy A. Olson, born 1909
Washington, Births
Dorothy (born Melheim), born 1906
Washington, Births
Dorothy E Olson, born Circa 1944
1950 United States Federal Census
Dorothy J. Olson, born Circa 1937
1950 United States Federal Census
Dorothy A Olson, born Circa 1935
1950 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Olson, born Circa 1933
1950 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Olson, born Circa 1916
1940 United States Federal Census
Dorothy A Olson, born Circa 1935
1940 United States Federal Census
Dorothy M Olson, born Circa 1925
1940 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Olson, born Circa 1929
1940 United States Federal Census
Dorothy Alice May Olson, born 1909
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The first name Dorothy has its origins in the Greek name "Dorothea," which means "gift of God" (from "doron," meaning gift, and "theos," meaning God). This name first appeared in ancient Greece and was popularized in early Christian communities, reflecting the religious significance of divine gifts. Historically, those who bore the name were often associated with piety and virtue, embodying qualities of kindness and generosity. Variations of the name can be found across different cultures, including "Dorottya" in Hungarian, "Dorotea" in Spanish and Italian, and "Dorte" in Danish. The name has also seen various spellings, such as "Dorothy" and "Dorithy," with the former being the most widely recognized in English-speaking countries. Over the centuries, Dorothy has remained a popular name, often linked to literary and cultural figures, further solidifying its place in history.
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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