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Ianson Family History

Ianson Name Meaning

see I'Anson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Manson, Janson, Ganson, Sanson, Danson, Manton

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Where is the Ianson family from?

You can see how Ianson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ianson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ianson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Ianson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Ianson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ianson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ianson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ianson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ianson. 100% of Ianson 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Ianson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ianson 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Ianson. 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 Ianson. For the veterans among your Ianson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ianson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ianson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ianson in 1959 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

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