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Carllson Family History

Carllson 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, Carlsson, Carlton, Carlyon, Karlson, Charleson, Callison

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Where is the Carllson family from?

You can see how Carllson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carllson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Carllson families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Carllson's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Carllson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carllson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carllson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Carllson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Carllson in 1962 was 84, and 36 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carllson 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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