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Ason Family History

Ason Surname 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: Son, Jason, Avon, Anson, Aston, Cason, Axon, Mason, Wason, Amon

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Where is the Ason family from?

You can see how Ason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ason families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ason families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ason's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ason families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ason. 53% of Ason men worked as a Laborer and 69% of Ason women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ason were Helper and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    69%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Weaver At Home
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ason 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Ason. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ason. For the veterans among your Ason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ason lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ason in 1965 was 60, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ason ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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