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Gearson Family History

Gearson Name 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, Garson, Searson, Gerson, Parson, Person, Merson, Garzon

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Where is the Gearson family from?

You can see how Gearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gearson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Gearson families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gearson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gearson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gearson. 67% of Gearson men worked as a Farming and 100% of Gearson women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Farming
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Gearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearson 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Gearson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Gearson. For the veterans among your Gearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gearson in 1970 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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