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Carsen Family History

Carsen 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: Carden, Carmen, Carse, Carsten, Larsen, Carlsen, Carlen, Carson

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Where is the Carsen family from?

You can see how Carsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Carsen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carsen 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 Carsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carsen. 35% of Carsen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Carsen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carsen were Shipping Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Carsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carsen 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Carsen. 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 260 military records available for the last name Carsen. For the veterans among your Carsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Carsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carsen in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carsen 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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