Origins of the Carl surname
About the Carls
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Interesting facts about Carl
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carl surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Carl first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Carls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carls in 1921
General Servant
12
Dressmaker
10
House Servant
9
Domestic Servant
8
Servant
8
Common male occupations for Carls in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
30
Farm Hands
25
Coal Miner
18
General Labourer
17
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen
15
