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Gasperson Family History

Gasperson Surname Meaning

Apparently an Americanized form of an unidentified patronymic from a variant of the personal name Casper possibly Scandinavian (see Casperson).

According to some sources the surname originated from England.

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


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Where is the Gasperson family from?

You can see how Gasperson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasperson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gasperson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gasperson families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gasperson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gasperson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasperson 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 Gasperson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gasperson. 32% of Gasperson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gasperson women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gasperson were Miner and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Gasperson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Gasperson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasperson 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gasperson. 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 257 military records available for the last name Gasperson. For the veterans among your Gasperson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasperson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gasperson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gasperson in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gasperson 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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