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Classon Family History

Classon Surname Meaning

Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Clas a shortened form of Niklas (see Nicholas).

In North America this surname is also an altered form of the variant Klasson.

Compare Clason.

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


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Where is the Classon family from?

You can see how Classon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Classon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Classon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Classon families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Classon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Classon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Classon 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 Classon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Classon. 67% of Classon 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
    67%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Nurse Governess
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Classon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Classon 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 Classon. 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 775 military records available for the last name Classon. For the veterans among your Classon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Classon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Classon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Classon in 1954 was 40, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Classon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Classon 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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