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Victorson Family History

Victorson 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: Victorian, Victor, Victory, Victoria, Corson, Rickerson, Richerson

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Where is the Victorson family from?

You can see how Victorson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Victorson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Victorson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Victorson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Victorson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Victorson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Victorson 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 Victorson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Victorson. 36% of Victorson men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Victorson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Victorson were Barber and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Victorson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Victorson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Victorson 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Victorson. 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 136 military records available for the last name Victorson. For the veterans among your Victorson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Victorson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Victorson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Victorson in 1962 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Victorson 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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