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Eunson Family History

Eunson Surname Meaning

‘son of Ewen’. Compare Ewen (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eunson family from?

You can see how Eunson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eunson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eunson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 23 Eunson families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Eunson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eunson families in 1891.
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What did your Eunson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eunson. 60% of Eunson men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Eunson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eunson were Carpenter and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Tailoress Gents Coat Hand
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Eunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eunson 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Eunson. 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 448 military records available for the last name Eunson. For the veterans among your Eunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eunson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eunson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eunson in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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