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Vierson Family History

Vierson 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, Vernon, Merson, Iverson, Reierson, Akerson

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Where is the Vierson family from?

You can see how Vierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vierson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vierson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vierson family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vierson's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Vierson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vierson 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 Vierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vierson. 50% of Vierson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Vierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vierson 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Vierson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Vierson. For the veterans among your Vierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vierson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Vierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vierson in 1976 was 62, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vierson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vierson 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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