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Karlsson Family History

Karlsson Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Karlsson family from?

You can see how Karlsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karlsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Karlsson families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Karlsson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karlsson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlsson 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 Karlsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karlsson. 100% of Karlsson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karlsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlsson 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 69,000 immigration records available for the last name Karlsson. 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 381 military records available for the last name Karlsson. For the veterans among your Karlsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlsson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Karlsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karlsson in 1956 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlsson 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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