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Mapson Family History

Mapson Name Meaning

English (Wiltshire Berkshire and Gloucestershire):: variant of Mabson with devoicing of b to p. variant of Mapstone with loss of t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Malson, Rapson, Manson, Hanson, Ipson, Merson, Marson, Maxson, Dopson

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Where is the Mapson family from?

You can see how Mapson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mapson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Mapson family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mapson's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Mapson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mapson 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 Mapson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mapson. 44% of Mapson men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Mapson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mapson were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mapson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapson 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Mapson. 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 372 military records available for the last name Mapson. For the veterans among your Mapson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mapson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mapson in 1953 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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