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Jasson Family History

Jasson 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: Jason, Hasson, Masson, Jasso, Kasson, Janson, Jansson, Wasson, Passon

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Where is the Jasson family from?

You can see how Jasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jasson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Jasson families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Jasson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jasson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jasson 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 Jasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jasson. 100% of Jasson women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Jasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jasson 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Jasson. 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 95 military records available for the last name Jasson. For the veterans among your Jasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jasson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jasson in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jasson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jasson 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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