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Carlson Name Meaning

Scandinavian: respelling of Norwegian and Danish Carlsen or Swedish Carlsson. Dutch and German: patronymic from Carl. See also Karlson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Karlson, Carlsen, Charlson, Carlston, Carlsson, Arnson, Karlsen

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Carlson Family Origin

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Carlson Family Occupations

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  • Cabinet Maker

    14%

  • Baker

    7%

  • Blacksmith

    7%

  • Boatman

    7%

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Carlson family was Boatman. The most common Carlson occupation in Canada was Cabinet Maker. 14% of Carlson's were Cabinet Makers. Cabinet Maker, Baker and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Carlson.

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Carlson Historical Records

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Carlson Life Expectancy

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Ella Fitzgerald1918 - 1996 (78)
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