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Earlson Family History

Earlson 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: Karlson, Carlson, Parson, Elson, Tarlton, Carlton, Pearson, Carlyon

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Where is the Earlson family from?

You can see how Earlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earlson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Earlson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Earlson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Earlson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Earlson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earlson 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 Earlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earlson. 20% of Earlson men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Earlson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earlson were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Earlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earlson 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Earlson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Earlson. For the veterans among your Earlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earlson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Earlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Earlson in 1968 was 65, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earlson 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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