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Japherson Family History

Japherson 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: Mcpherson, Jepperson, Jasperson, Jamerson, Matherson, Pherson

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Where is the Japherson family from?

You can see how Japherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Japherson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Japherson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Japherson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Japherson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Japherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Japherson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Japherson. 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 Japherson. For the veterans among your Japherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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