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Meyson Family History

Meyson 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: Melson, Merson, Mayson, Meason, Benson, Elson, Musson, Nelson, Person

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Where is the Meyson family from?

You can see how Meyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meyson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Meyson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyson 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 Meyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meyson. 100% of Meyson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Meyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Meyson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meyson. For the veterans among your Meyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyson lifespan?

Average Meyson life expectancy in 1969 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyson 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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