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Kearson Family History

Kearson 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: Pearson, Karson, Searson, Parson, Person, Merson, Kelson, Marson

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Where is the Kearson family from?

You can see how Kearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kearson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kearson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kearson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearson 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 Kearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kearson. 100% of Kearson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kearson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Kearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kearson. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kearson. For the veterans among your Kearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kearson in 1963 was 51, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kearson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kearson 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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