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Mapson Family History

Mapson Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire Berkshire and Gloucestershire): variant of Mabson with devoicing of b to p.

Variant of Mapstone with loss of t.

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


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Where is the Mapson family from?

You can see how Mapson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mapson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Mapson families living in Wiltshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mapson's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Mapson families in 1891.
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What did your Mapson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mapson. 25% of Mapson men worked as a General Labourer (retired) and 74% of Mapson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mapson were Old Age Pensioner and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer (retired)
    25%
  • Dairy Farmer
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mapson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapson 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Mapson. 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 372 military records available for the last name Mapson. For the veterans among your Mapson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mapson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mapson in 1953 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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