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Carwson Family History

Carwson 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, Carson, Parson, Caron, Cardon, Caruso, Carlton, Cason

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Where is the Carwson family from?

You can see how Carwson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carwson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Carwson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carwson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carwson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carwson 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 6 census records available for the last name Carwson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carwson 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 Carwson. 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 military records available for the last name Carwson. For the veterans among your Carwson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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