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Origins of the Carson surname

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About the Carsons

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Where do most Carsons live?

In 1921, most Carsons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Carsons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 27,300 records for the Carson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Carsons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Carsons.

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

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