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Crlson Family History

Crlson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Carlson, Cruson, Croson, Colson, Creson, Colston, Elson, Colton

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Where is the Crlson family from?

You can see how Crlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crlson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Crlson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Crlson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crlson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Crlson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Crlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crlson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Crlson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Crlson. For the veterans among your Crlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crlson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Crlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Crlson in 1980 was 62, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crlson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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