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Jawson Family History

Jawson 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, Janson, Lawson, Pawson, Mawson, Rawson, Jayson, Dawson, Samson

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Where is the Jawson family from?

You can see how Jawson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jawson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Jawson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jawson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jawson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Jawson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Jawson. 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 125 military records available for the last name Jawson. For the veterans among your Jawson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Jawson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jawson in 1970 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawson 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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