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Aronson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Aronsson: patronymic from the personal name Aron (see Aaron ). Compare Arnson Americanized form of Norwegian Aronsen a cognate of 1 above. Jewish: variant of Aaronson .

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


Similar surnames: Aaronson, Arenson, Arnson, Aronin, Antonson, Arons, Ranson, Monson

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Where is the Aronson family from?

You can see how Aronson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aronson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Aronson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 34 Aronson families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Aronson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aronson families in 1911.
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What did your Aronson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Aronson. 47% of Aronson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Aronson women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Druggist
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Aronson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aronson 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Aronson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Aronson. For the veterans among your Aronson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aronson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Aronson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aronson in 1942 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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