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Eson Family History

Eson 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: Son, Elson, Teson, Ison, Eason, Esson, Eison, Beson, Evon, Edson

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Where is the Eson family from?

You can see how Eson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Eson families living in Worcestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Eson's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Eson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eson 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 Eson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eson. 40% of Eson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Eson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eson were Clerk and 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eson 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Eson. 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 913 military records available for the last name Eson. For the veterans among your Eson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eson in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eson 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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