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Earson Family History

Earson 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: Parson, Pearson, Marson, Sarson, Garson, Larson, Eason, Karson

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Where is the Earson family from?

You can see how Earson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Earson family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Earson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Earson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Earson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Earson. 100% of Earson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Earson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earson 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Earson. 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 235 military records available for the last name Earson. For the veterans among your Earson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Earson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Earson in 1963 was 76, and 95 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earson 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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