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Maurison Family History

Maurison 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: Marrison, Maison, Marson, Maurin, Mattison, Larison, Mathison

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Where is the Maurison family from?

You can see how Maurison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maurison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maurison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Maurison family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Maurison's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Maurison families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maurison 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 162 census records available for the last name Maurison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maurison 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Maurison. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maurison. For the veterans among your Maurison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maurison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Maurison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maurison in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maurison 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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