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Wierson Family History

Wierson 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: Pierson, Rierson, Person, Merson, Iverson, Reierson, Wiesen, Wierman

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Where is the Wierson family from?

You can see how Wierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wierson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wierson families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wierson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wierson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wierson. 35% of Wierson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wierson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wierson were Common Labor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Common Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wierson. 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 151 military records available for the last name Wierson. For the veterans among your Wierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wierson in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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