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Notson Family History

Notson 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: Dotson, Notman, Noon, Cotton, Nelson, Norton, Posson, Rosson, Forson

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Where is the Notson family from?

You can see how Notson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Notson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Notson families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Notson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Notson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Notson 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 Notson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Notson. 100% of Notson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Notson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notson 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Notson. 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 277 military records available for the last name Notson. For the veterans among your Notson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Notson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Notson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Notson in 1966 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Notson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Notson 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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