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Asson Family History

Asson Surname Meaning

variant of Aston with loss of -t-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Asson family from?

You can see how Asson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Asson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Asson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Asson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Asson families in 1891.
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What did your Asson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Warehouse Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Asson. 60% of Asson men worked as a Warehouse Labourer and 94% of Asson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asson were Bottle Maker (pensioner) and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 1939

  • Warehouse Labourer
    60%
  • Bottle Maker (pensioner)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Asson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asson 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Asson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 219 military records available for the last name Asson. For the veterans among your Asson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Asson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Asson in 1946 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

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