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Asleson Family History

Asleson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Aslesen: patronymic from the personal name Asle ultimately from Old Norse Atli literally ‘little father’.

This name is of the same origin as the personal name Attila, borne by the famous ruler of the Huns.

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


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Where is the Asleson family from?

You can see how Asleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asleson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Asleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 133 Asleson families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Asleson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Asleson families in 1880.
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What did your Asleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asleson. 37% of Asleson men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Asleson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asleson were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Asleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asleson 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Asleson. 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 235 military records available for the last name Asleson. For the veterans among your Asleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asleson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Asleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Asleson in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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