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Jayson Family History

Jayson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jason. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Jayson family from?

You can see how Jayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jayson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Jayson families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Jayson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jayson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jayson 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 Jayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jayson. 42% of Jayson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jayson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jayson were House Man and Bookkeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Sample Carrier
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • House Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jayson 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Jayson. 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 245 military records available for the last name Jayson. For the veterans among your Jayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jayson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jayson in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jayson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jayson 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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