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Eryson Family History

Eryson 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: Bryson, Elson, Person, Eynon, Merson, Nerison, Boyson, Tyson, Bernson

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Where is the Eryson family from?

You can see how Eryson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eryson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Eryson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Eryson family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eryson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eryson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Eryson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eryson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eryson. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Eryson. For the veterans among your Eryson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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