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Jaspan Family History

Jaspan 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: Jasman, Jason, Kaspar, Span, Hasan, Lapan, Hassan, Gaspar, Kastan

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Where is the Jaspan family from?

You can see how Jaspan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaspan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jaspan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jaspan families living in Worcestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jaspan's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Jaspan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaspan 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 Jaspan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaspan. 15% of Jaspan men worked as a Manager and 100% of Jaspan women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    15%
  • Roofer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Jaspan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Jaspan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaspan 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Jaspan. 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 126 military records available for the last name Jaspan. For the veterans among your Jaspan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaspan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jaspan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jaspan in 1961 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaspan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaspan 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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