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Ersson Family History

Ersson 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: Esson, Persson, Easton, Elson, Elston, Musson, Hasson, Person, Merson

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Where is the Ersson family from?

You can see how Ersson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersson family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Ersson family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ersson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ersson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ersson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ersson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Ersson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ersson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ersson. For the veterans among your Ersson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Ersson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ersson in 1961 was 58, and 73 in 1996.

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