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Mairson Family History

Mairson 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: Maison, Marson, Lairson, Parson, Marton, Maron, Marron, Faison

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Where is the Mairson family from?

You can see how Mairson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mairson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mairson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Mairson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mairson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mairson families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mairson 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 Mairson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mairson. 60% of Mairson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mairson women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mairson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Mairson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mairson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mairson. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mairson. For the veterans among your Mairson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mairson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mairson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mairson in 1966 was 64, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mairson 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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