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Eanson Family History

Eanson 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, Hanson, Ranson, Evanson, Manson, Janson, Eason, Ganson, Sanson

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Where is the Eanson family from?

You can see how Eanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eanson family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Eanson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Eanson families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eanson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Eanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eanson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Eanson. 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 Eanson. For the veterans among your Eanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eanson lifespan?

Average Eanson life expectancy in 1972 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eanson 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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