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Achason Family History

Achason 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: Acheson, Chason, Cason, Atchison, Arnason, Hason, Atcheson, Chacon

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Where is the Achason family from?

You can see how Achason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achason family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Achason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Achason families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Achason's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Achason families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Achason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achason 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Achason. 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 5 military records available for the last name Achason. For the veterans among your Achason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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