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Dasson Family History

Dasson 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: Hasson, Masson, Kasson, Dassow, Wasson, Passon, Sasson, Danson

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Where is the Dasson family from?

You can see how Dasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dasson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dasson families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dasson's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Dasson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dasson 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 Dasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dasson. 40% of Dasson men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Dasson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dasson were Driver and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Dasson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Dasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dasson 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Dasson. 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 72 military records available for the last name Dasson. For the veterans among your Dasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dasson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dasson in 1967 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dasson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dasson 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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