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Learson Family History

Learson 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: Pearson, Larson, Searson, Leason, Parson, Person, Lebaron, Merson

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Where is the Learson family from?

You can see how Learson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Learson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Learson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Learson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Learson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Learson 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 Learson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Learson. 38% of Learson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Learson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Learson were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Learson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Learson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learson 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Learson. 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 91 military records available for the last name Learson. For the veterans among your Learson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Learson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Learson in 1962 was 42, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Learson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Learson 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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