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Rearson Family History

Rearson 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: Pearson, Reason, Searson, Reardon, Parson, Person, Ranson, Merson

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Where is the Rearson family from?

You can see how Rearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rearson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rearson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rearson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rearson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rearson 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 Rearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rearson. 80% of Rearson 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
    80%
  • Housewife Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

What Rearson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rearson 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Rearson. 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 135 military records available for the last name Rearson. For the veterans among your Rearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rearson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rearson in 1965 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rearson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rearson 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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