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Parsonson Family History

Parsonson Surname Meaning

from Middle English persoun(e) ‘parson’ + -son so ‘son of the parson’; see Parson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Parsonson family from?

You can see how Parsonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parsonson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Parsonson families living in Suffolk. This was about 25% of all the recorded Parsonson's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Parsonson families in 1891.
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What did your Parsonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parsonson. 100% of Parsonson men worked as a General Labourer and 97% of Parsonson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Parsonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsonson 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Parsonson. 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 207 military records available for the last name Parsonson. For the veterans among your Parsonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsonson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Parsonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Parsonson in 1962 was 81, and 89 in 2002.

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