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Sason Family History

Sason 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: Samson, Jason, Cason, Mason, Sison, Wason, Sarson, Bason, Lason

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Where is the Sason family from?

You can see how Sason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Sason families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sason's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sason families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sason 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 Sason ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sason. 50% of Sason men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Sason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Sason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sason 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Sason. 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 755 military records available for the last name Sason. For the veterans among your Sason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sason lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sason in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sason 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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