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Carelson Family History

Carelson 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, Harelson, Carlton, Carlyon, Karlson, Abelson, Adelson

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Where is the Carelson family from?

You can see how Carelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carelson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Carelson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there were 6 Carelson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carelson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carelson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carelson 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 Carelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carelson. 45% of Carelson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Carelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carelson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carelson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carelson. For the veterans among your Carelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Carelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Carelson in 1967 was 76, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carelson 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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