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Chason Family History

Chason Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Chazen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chason family from?

You can see how Chason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Chason families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Chason's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chason families in 1891.
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What did your Chason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chason. 60% of Chason 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
    60%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    20%
  • Telephone Cable Machinist
    20%

What Chason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chason 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Chason. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chason. For the veterans among your Chason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chason lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Chason in 1953 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chason 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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