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Ainson Family History

Ainson 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: Anson, Pinson, Kinson, Arnson, Minson, Linson, Winson, Hinson, Vinson

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Where is the Ainson family from?

You can see how Ainson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ainson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ainson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ainson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ainson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainson 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 Ainson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ainson. 100% of Ainson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Ainson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainson 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ainson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ainson. For the veterans among your Ainson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1991, in the United States, Ainson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ainson in 1955 was 72, and 95 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ainson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ainson 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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