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Mearson Family History

Mearson 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: Merson, Pearson, Marson, Searson, Meason, Parson, Marton, Maron

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Where is the Mearson family from?

You can see how Mearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mearson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mearson families living in Durham. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mearson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mearson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Mearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearson 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mearson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mearson. For the veterans among your Mearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Mearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mearson in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mearson 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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