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Ierson Family History

Ierson 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: Person, Merson, Iverson, Pierson, Herson, Berson, Rierson, Gerson

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Where is the Ierson family from?

You can see how Ierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ierson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ierson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ierson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ierson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ierson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ierson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Ierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ierson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ierson. 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 168 military records available for the last name Ierson. For the veterans among your Ierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ierson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Ierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ierson in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ierson 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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