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Georgeson Family History

Georgeson Surname Meaning

English: from the personal name George + -son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Georgeson family from?

You can see how Georgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Georgeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Georgeson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 161 Georgeson families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Georgeson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Georgeson families in 1891.
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What did your Georgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boiler Scaler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Georgeson. 22% of Georgeson men worked as a Boiler Scaler and 79% of Georgeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Georgeson were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boiler Scaler
    22%
  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Coal Mine Hewer Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Georgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georgeson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Georgeson. 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 928 military records available for the last name Georgeson. For the veterans among your Georgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georgeson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Georgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Georgeson in 1960 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Georgeson 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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