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Eameson Family History

Eameson 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: Jameson, Samson, Sampson, Hampson, Ramson, Cameron, Dameron, Eames

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Where is the Eameson family from?

You can see how Eameson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eameson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Eameson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Eameson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Eameson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Eameson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eameson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eameson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eameson. For the veterans among your Eameson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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