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Tierson Family History

Tierson 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: Pierson, Rierson, Person, Tiernan, Merson, Iverson, Reierson, Tierno

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Where is the Tierson family from?

You can see how Tierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tierson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tierson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tierson family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tierson's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tierson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tierson 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 Tierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tierson. 34% of Tierson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tierson women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Tierson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tierson 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Tierson. 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 488 military records available for the last name Tierson. For the veterans among your Tierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tierson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tierson in 1955 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tierson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tierson 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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