Origins of the Carleton surname
About the Carletons
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Interesting facts about Carleton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carleton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
Who were Carletons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Carleton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Carletons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carletons in 1921
Dressmaker
17
House Servant
7
Widow
7
Domestic Servant
5
House Keeper
5
Common male occupations for Carletons in 1921
Blacksmith
15
Grocer
14
Agricultural Labourer
11
Farm Hands
11
Attorney
10
