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Reasons Name Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Reason with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Reason, Beason, Meason, Beans, Persons, Neason, Elson, Mason, Redmon

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Where is the Reasons family from?

You can see how Reasons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reasons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reasons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Reasons families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Reasons's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Reasons families in 1911.
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What did your Reasons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reasons. 43% of Reasons men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reasons women worked as a Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reasons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reasons 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Reasons. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Reasons. For the veterans among your Reasons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reasons lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reasons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reasons in 1953 was 55, and 55 in 2004.

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