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Erson Family History

Erson 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: Elson, Person, Merson, Herson, Eason, Esson, Berson, Eison, Edson

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Where is the Erson family from?

You can see how Erson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Erson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Erson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 47% of all the recorded Erson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Erson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erson 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 Erson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erson. 37% of Erson men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Erson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erson were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Erson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Erson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Erson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Erson. For the veterans among your Erson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Erson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Erson in 1969 was 84, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erson 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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