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Aarson Family History

Aarson 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: Parson, Aaron, Marson, Sarson, Garson, Larson, Karson, Farson, Carson

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Where is the Aarson family from?

You can see how Aarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Aarson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Aarson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Aarson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aarson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aarson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aarson. 100% of Aarson men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Aarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarson 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Aarson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Aarson. For the veterans among your Aarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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