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Maherson Family History

Maherson 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: Matherson, Mayerson, Merson, Mcpherson, Marson, Akerson, Herson

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Where is the Maherson family from?

You can see how Maherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maherson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Maherson families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Maherson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maherson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maherson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Maherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maherson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maherson. 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 Maherson. For the veterans among your Maherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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