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Giasson Family History

Giasson Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Chiasson.

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


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Where is the Giasson family from?

You can see how Giasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Giasson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Giasson family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giasson's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Giasson families in 1891.
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What did your Giasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giasson. 34% of Giasson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Giasson women worked as a 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
    34%
  • Logging
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Giasson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Giasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giasson 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Giasson. 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 448 military records available for the last name Giasson. For the veterans among your Giasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giasson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Giasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Giasson in 1957 was 54, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giasson 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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