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Awson Family History

Awson 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: Anson, Lawson, Pawson, Axson, Mawson, Rawson, Dawson, Ayson, Son

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Where is the Awson family from?

You can see how Awson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Awson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Awson families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Awson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Awson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Awson 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 Awson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Awson. 78% of Awson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Kitchenmaid
    23%

What Awson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Awson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awson 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Awson. 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 31 military records available for the last name Awson. For the veterans among your Awson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Awson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Awson in 1968 was 68, and 70 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Awson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Awson 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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