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Railson Family History

Railson 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: Raison, Railton, Ranson, Faison, Maison, Bailon, Ramson, Karlson

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Where is the Railson family from?

You can see how Railson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Railson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Railson families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Railson families living in Northumberland. This was about 81% of all the recorded Railson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Railson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Railson 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 Railson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Railson. 50% of Railson men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Railson 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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Railson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Railson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Railson 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Railson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Railson. For the veterans among your Railson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Railson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Railson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Railson in 1964 was 49, and 97 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Railson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Railson 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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