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Jaslin Family History

Jaslin 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: Maslin, Joslin, Aslin, Jasmin, Caslin, Jasin, Karlin, Carlin, Jason

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Where is the Jaslin family from?

You can see how Jaslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Jaslin families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jaslin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaslin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaslin. 33% of Jaslin men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Jaslin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaslin were Farm Laborer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    23%

What Jaslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaslin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jaslin. 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 186 military records available for the last name Jaslin. For the veterans among your Jaslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaslin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Jaslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jaslin in 1969 was 89, and 53 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaslin 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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