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Charlsen Family History

Charlsen 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: Carlsen, Charlson, Charles, Charlton, Charley, Charlier, Carlson

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Where is the Charlsen family from?

You can see how Charlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charlsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Charlsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Charlsen families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Charlsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Charlsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charlsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Charlsen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Charlsen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Charlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charlsen 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Charlsen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Charlsen. For the veterans among your Charlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charlsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Charlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Charlsen in 1967 was 78, and 70 in 1999.

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