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Earnson Family History

Earnson 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: Arnson, Parson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Pearson, Evanson, Marson

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Where is the Earnson family from?

You can see how Earnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earnson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Earnson families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Earnson families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Earnson's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Earnson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Earnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earnson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Earnson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Earnson. For the veterans among your Earnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earnson lifespan?

Average Earnson life expectancy in 1988 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earnson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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