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Fason Family History

Fason Surname Meaning

English: variant of Faison.

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


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Where is the Fason family from?

You can see how Fason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Fason families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fason's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fason families in 1911.
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What did your Fason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fason. 49% of Fason men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Fason women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fason were Truck Driver 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
    49%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fason 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Fason. 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 592 military records available for the last name Fason. For the veterans among your Fason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fason in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fason 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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