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Mayerson Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Mayer .

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


Similar surnames: Meyerson, Myerson, Merson, Meyers, Mayers, Arenson, Masterson

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Where is the Mayerson family from?

You can see how Mayerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mayerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Mayerson families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayerson's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mayerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mayerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayerson. 35% of Mayerson men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Mayerson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayerson were Clerk 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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Owner
    22%
  • Druggist
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayerson 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Mayerson. 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 273 military records available for the last name Mayerson. For the veterans among your Mayerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayerson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mayerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mayerson in 1957 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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