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Vason Family History

Vason 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: Jason, Varon, Cason, Mason, Wason, Bason, Lason, Eason, Nason, Hason

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Where is the Vason family from?

You can see how Vason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Vason families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Vason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vason families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vason 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 Vason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Saleslady Perfumery was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vason. 100% of Vason women worked as a Saleslady Perfumery.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Saleslady Perfumery
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vason 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Vason. 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 263 military records available for the last name Vason. For the veterans among your Vason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vason lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Vason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vason in 1964 was 57, and 57 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vason 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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