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Joerson Family History

Joerson 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: Joelson, Person, Courson, Merson, Iverson, Johnson, Forson, Akerson

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Where is the Joerson family from?

You can see how Joerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joerson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Joerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Joerson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joerson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Joerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joerson 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 Joerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joerson. 100% of Joerson women worked as a House Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Joerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joerson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Joerson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Joerson. For the veterans among your Joerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joerson 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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