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Mieson Family History

Mieson 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: Minson, Mixson, Miesen, Milson, Sibson, Musson, Lipson, Milton

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Where is the Mieson family from?

You can see how Mieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mieson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mieson family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Mieson's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Mieson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mieson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mieson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mieson. For the veterans among your Mieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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