| ![Show Contents]() Charleson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Charleson familyThe surname Charleson was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The name Charleson itself comes ultimately from the Germanic personal name Carl, which was Latinized as 'Carolus'. Early forms of the name in Britain predate the Norman invasion, but some bearers of this name no doubt come from Norman stock. The suffix 'son' or 'ston' indicate a patronymic surname created from the name of a father or male relative. In Europe the name's popularity was in no small part due to the fame of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) or 'Carolus Magnus' in Latin. The Saxon influence on English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, but some Saxon surnames survived. The first record of a precursor to this family name was first referenced in the year 1208 when Carolus held estates in that shire. Early History of the Charleson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Charleson research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1253 and 1550 are included under the topic Early Charleson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Charleson Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Charleson have been found, including Charleston, Charleson, Charlson, Cherlson, Churlson and many more. Early Notables of the Charleson familyMore information is included under the topic Early Charleson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Charleson migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Charleson, or a variant listed above:
Charleson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charles Charleson, who is on record in Kansas in 1872
| Charleson migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Charleson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. James Charleson, (b. 1819), aged 54, Scottish fisherman travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Wild Deer" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 5th March 1874 1
- Mrs. Margaret Charleson, (b. 1822), aged 51, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Wild Deer" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 5th March 1874 1
- Miss Mary Charleson, (b. 1855), aged 18, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Wild Deer" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 5th March 1874 1
- Mr. James Charleson, (b. 1860), aged 13, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Wild Deer" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 5th March 1874 1
- Mr. Alexander Charleson, (b. 1864), aged 9, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Wild Deer" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 5th March 1874 1
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Charleson migration to the United States 
Charleson migration to New Zealand 
