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Jarlson Family History

Jarlson 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, Jason, Tarlton, Carlton, Jablon, Carlyon

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Where is the Jarlson family from?

You can see how Jarlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarlson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarlson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Jarlson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarlson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jarlson families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarlson 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 58 census records available for the last name Jarlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarlson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jarlson. 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 Jarlson. For the veterans among your Jarlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarlson lifespan?

Average Jarlson life expectancy in 1996 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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