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Needson Family History

Needson 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: Neeson, Nelson, Nerison, Beeson, Weedon, Eidson, Peerson, Neason

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Where is the Needson family from?

You can see how Needson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Needson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Needson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Needson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Needson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Needson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Needson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Needson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Needson. For the veterans among your Needson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needson lifespan?

Average Needson life expectancy in 1965 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Needson 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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