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Meeson Family History

Meeson Surname Meaning

variant of Mason.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Meeson family from?

You can see how Meeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Meeson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Meeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meeson families in 1891.
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What did your Meeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meeson. 28% of Meeson men worked as a Carpenter and 81% of Meeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meeson were Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farmworker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeson 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Meeson. 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 599 military records available for the last name Meeson. For the veterans among your Meeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meeson in 1962 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeson 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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