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Carpenson Family History

Carpenson 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: Aspenson, Martenson, Casperson, Arenson, Sorenson, Carpenter

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Where is the Carpenson family from?

You can see how Carpenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carpenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carpenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carpenson family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carpenson's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Carpenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carpenson 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 14 census records available for the last name Carpenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carpenson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Carpenson. 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 Carpenson. For the veterans among your Carpenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carpenson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Carpenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Carpenson in 1972 was 61, and 85 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carpenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carpenson 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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