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Aasen Family History

Aasen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Swedish (Åsen) is a topographic name derived from åsen, meaning ‘the ridge’.

In Norway, it also serves as a habitational name associated with various farms that carry this designation throughout the country.

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


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Where is the Aasen family from?

You can see how Aasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aasen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aasen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Aasen families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aasen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Aasen families in 1891.
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What did your Aasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aasen. 32% of Aasen men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Aasen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aasen were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Aasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aasen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aasen. 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 855 military records available for the last name Aasen. For the veterans among your Aasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aasen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Aasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Aasen in 1956 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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