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Mierson Family History

Mierson 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: Merson, Pierson, Rierson, Myerson, Person, Melson, Miron, Iverson

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Where is the Mierson family from?

You can see how Mierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mierson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mierson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mierson families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mierson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Mierson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mierson 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 Mierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mierson. 100% of Mierson men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Mierson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Mierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierson 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mierson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mierson. For the veterans among your Mierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Mierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mierson in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mierson 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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