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Amerson Family History

Amerson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Emerson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amerson family from?

You can see how Amerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Amerson families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Amerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amerson 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 Amerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amerson. 100% of Amerson 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 11,000 census records available for the last name Amerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amerson 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Amerson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Amerson. For the veterans among your Amerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amerson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Amerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Amerson in 1946 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amerson 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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