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Mawson Family History

Mawson Name Meaning

English:: patronymic from Maw metronymic from a form of Maude

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


Similar surnames: Malson, Lawson, Matson, Mayson, Pawson, Jason, Dawson, Madsen, Mason

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Where is the Mawson family from?

You can see how Mawson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mawson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 45 Mawson families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mawson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mawson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mawson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mawson. 61% of Mawson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mawson women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Merchant
    9%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Mawson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mawson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mawson. For the veterans among your Mawson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mawson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mawson in 1962 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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