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Rterson Family History

Rterson 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: Ryerson, Rierson, Person, Peterson, Stenson, Merson, Iverson

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Where is the Rterson family from?

You can see how Rterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rterson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rterson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Rterson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rterson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rterson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rterson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rterson. 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 Rterson. For the veterans among your Rterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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