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Rason Name Meaning

from Market Middle and West Rasen (Lincs). The second element of the place-name in each case is from Old English ræsn in dative plural form denoting ‘(place) at the planks’ i.e. plank bridge. Some of the bearers cited here may belong to (2). see Rayson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Jason, Raso, Rayon, Ranson, Cason, Mason, Ramson, Rasor, Wason

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You can see how Rason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rason families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Rason families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rason's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rason families in 1911.
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What did your Rason ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Decorator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rason. 50% of Rason men worked as a Decorator. .

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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 1921

  • Decorator
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rason 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Rason. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 543 military records available for the last name Rason. For the veterans among your Rason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rason lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Rason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rason in 1960 was 63, and 67 in 2002.

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