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Chasson Family History

Chasson 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: Hasson, Classon, Chiasson, Chaisson, Chesson, Chason, Casson, Hanson

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Where is the Chasson family from?

You can see how Chasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chasson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Chasson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chasson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Chasson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasson 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 Chasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chasson. 61% of Chasson men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Chasson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chasson were Fisherman 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

  • Laborer
    61%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Fisherman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Chasson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasson 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Chasson. 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 172 military records available for the last name Chasson. For the veterans among your Chasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Chasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chasson in 1963 was 76, and 98 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chasson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chasson 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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