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Bearnson Family History

Bearnson 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: Bernson, Benson, Branson, Pearson, Berenson, Benenson, Bernsen

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Where is the Bearnson family from?

You can see how Bearnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearnson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bearnson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bearnson families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bearnson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bearnson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearnson 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 Bearnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bearnson. 100% of Bearnson men worked as a General Labourer.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Bearnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bearnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearnson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bearnson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bearnson. For the veterans among your Bearnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearnson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bearnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bearnson in 1972 was 93, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bearnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearnson 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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