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Karlsen Family History

Karlsen Surname Meaning

Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Karl (see also Charles).

Compare Carlsen and Karlson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karlsen family from?

You can see how Karlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Karlsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karlsen family living in Channel Islands. This was about 33% of all the recorded Karlsen's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 2 other counties had the highest population of Karlsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karlsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karlsen. 100% of Karlsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlsen 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 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Karlsen. 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 451 military records available for the last name Karlsen. For the veterans among your Karlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlsen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Karlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Karlsen in 1954 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karlsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlsen 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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