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Meason Family History

Meason Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mason.

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


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Where is the Meason family from?

You can see how Meason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meason families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Meason families living in Leicestershire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Meason's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Meason families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meason 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 Meason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meason. 25% of Meason men worked as a Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker and 88% of Meason women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meason were Plastering Contractor 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Solicitor
    25%
  • Public Works Labourer (building Trade) Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Plastering Contractor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Meason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meason 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Meason. 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 651 military records available for the last name Meason. For the veterans among your Meason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meason lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Meason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meason in 1961 was 47, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meason 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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