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Rason Family History

Rason Surname Meaning

from Market Middle and West Rasen (Lincs). The second element of the place-name in each case is from Old English ræsn in dative plural form denoting ‘(place) at the planks’ i.e. plank bridge.

Some of the bearers cited here may belong to (2).

see Rayson.

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


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Where is the Rason family from?

You can see how Rason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rason families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Rason families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rason families in 1891.
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What did your Rason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rason. 34% of Rason men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Rason women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rason were Labourer Agriculture (retire and Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Soldier
    17%
  • Shoemaker
    17%
  • Labourer Agriculture (retire
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 672 immigration records available for the last name Rason. 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 543 military records available for the last name Rason. For the veterans among your Rason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rason lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Rason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rason in 1960 was 63, and 67 in 2002.

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