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Carlsson Family History

Carlsson Surname Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Carl.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Karlsson.

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


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Where is the Carlsson family from?

You can see how Carlsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Carlsson families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Carlsson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carlsson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlsson 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 Carlsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carlsson. 67% of Carlsson 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
    67%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Canteen Hand
    14%

What Carlsson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlsson 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 73,000 immigration records available for the last name Carlsson. 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 611 military records available for the last name Carlsson. For the veterans among your Carlsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlsson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Carlsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Carlsson in 1957 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carlsson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlsson 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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