This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Aas family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Aas Family History

Aas Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Swedish (Ås) is a topographic name derived from the word ås, which means 'ridge'.

In Norway, it also serves as a common habitational name, associated with various farmsteads that are named using this term.

The use of Ås in naming reflects the geographical features of the landscape, particularly ridges that are significant in those regions.

This nomenclature can provide insights into the historical settlement patterns and agricultural practices in Norway and Sweden.

Understanding the significance of names like Ås can offer a richer perspective on Scandinavian culture and heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Aas family from?

You can see how Aas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Aas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Aas families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Aas's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Aas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Aas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aas. 43% of Aas men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Aas women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aas were Laborer and Seamstress.

View Census Data for Aas | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Aas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Aas

Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Aas. 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.

View all Aas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Aas. For the veterans among your Aas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Aas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Aas family history

Discover More

What is the average Aas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Aas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Aas in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aas 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Aas family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial