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Albson Family History

Albson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Alfson, Alison, Alton, Alston, Albin, Elson, Sibson, Anson, Alban

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Where is the Albson family from?

You can see how Albson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Albson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Albson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Albson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Albson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Albson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Albson. 100% of Albson men worked as a Fireman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Albson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Albson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Albson. For the veterans among your Albson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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