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Charleson Family History

Charleson Surname Meaning

Scottish (Shetland Caithness): variant of Charlson.

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


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Where is the Charleson family from?

You can see how Charleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charleson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 89 Charleson families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Charleson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Charleson families in 1891.
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What did your Charleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Charleson. 60% of Charleson men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Charleson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charleson were Incapacitated and Velvet Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • School Teacher
    9%
  • Velvet Weaver
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Charleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charleson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Charleson. 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 620 military records available for the last name Charleson. For the veterans among your Charleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charleson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Charleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Charleson in 1945 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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