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Pewson Family History

Pewson 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: Person, Hewson, Pawson, Penson, Newson, Parson, Benson, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Pewson family from?

You can see how Pewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pewson families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pewson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pewson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Pewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pewson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pewson. For the veterans among your Pewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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