Herman Carlson was born in Åsaka, Sweden on September 25, 1864.
After a completed wood work education he was apprenticed to a cabinet maker in Göteborg. During that time he also attended evening classes at the local woodwork association where he after 2 ½ years of hard work excelled in his examination to become a journeyman.At that time it was customary to take on a new surname after a completed journeyman education, and Herman choose Levin to be added to his name.
After a completed wood work education he was apprenticed to a cabinet maker in Göteborg. During that time he also attended evening classes at the local woodwork association where he after 2 ½ years of hard work excelled in his examination to become a journeyman.At that time it was customary to take on a new surname after a completed journeyman education, and Herman choose Levin to be added to his name.