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Frank Carlson

Photograph of Frank Carlson Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Frank
Surname
Carlson
Occupation
Representative

The Name Frank

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Free or a member of the Franks tribe.
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The Carlson Surname

Origin
Scandinavian, Swedish
Meaning
The son of Carl, a Scandinavian personal name derived from the Germanic word for man or fellow.
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