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Muirson Family History

Muirson 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: Musson, Burson, Maison, Merson, Miron, Murton, Marson, Buisson

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Where is the Muirson family from?

You can see how Muirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muirson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Muirson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Muirson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Muirson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muirson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Muirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muirson 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Muirson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Muirson. For the veterans among your Muirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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