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Niearson Family History

Niearson 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: Pearson, Pierson, Neason, Searson, Rierson, Anderson, Parson, Nelson

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Where is the Niearson family from?

You can see how Niearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niearson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Niearson family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Niearson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Niearson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Niearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niearson 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

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