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Rierson Family History

Rierson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Reiersen. Compare Ryerson. Variant of Ryerson a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rierson family from?

You can see how Rierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rierson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rierson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rierson families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rierson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rierson families in 1891.
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What did your Rierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rierson. 100% of Rierson 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Rierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rierson 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Rierson. 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 975 military records available for the last name Rierson. For the veterans among your Rierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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