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Karson Family History

Karson Surname Meaning

English: possibly an altered form of northern Irish Carson. This surname is very rare in Britain.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Norwegian Korsen.

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


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Where is the Karson family from?

You can see how Karson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Karson families living in Manitoba. This was about 29% of all the recorded Karson's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Karson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karson 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 Karson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karson. 17% of Karson men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Karson women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karson were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Karson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karson 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Karson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 410 military records available for the last name Karson. For the veterans among your Karson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Karson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karson in 1952 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karson 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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