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Mameson Family History

Mameson 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: Jameson, Samson, Maison, Sampson, Hampson, Mason, Ramson, Margeson

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Where is the Mameson family from?

You can see how Mameson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mameson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mameson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mameson family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mameson's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mameson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Mameson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mameson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mameson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mameson. For the veterans among your Mameson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mameson lifespan?

Average Mameson life expectancy in 1963 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mameson 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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