Origins of the Carson surname
About the Carsons
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Interesting facts about Carson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carson surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Carson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Carsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carsons in 1921
Dressmaker
138
Domestic Servant
92
Housekeeper
73
House Keeper
66
Living On Own Means
58
Common male occupations for Carsons in 1921
Coal Miner
188
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
122
General Labourer
121
Farm Hands
116
Joiner
108
