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Carsons Family History

Carsons Name 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: Parsons, Carson, Parson, Caron, Cardon, Carbone, Cardone, Cason

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Where is the Carsons family from?

You can see how Carsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carsons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carsons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Carsons families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carsons's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Carsons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carsons 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 Carsons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carsons. 25% of Carsons men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Carsons women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carsons were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carsons 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Carsons. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 277 military records available for the last name Carsons. For the veterans among your Carsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carsons lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Carsons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carsons in 1971 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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