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Tasson Family History

Tasson 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: Tasso, Hasson, Tassin, Masson, Kasson, Tesson, Wasson, Passon, Sasson

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Where is the Tasson family from?

You can see how Tasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tasson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tasson families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Tasson's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Tasson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tasson 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 Tasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tasson. 64% of Tasson men worked as a Miner and 100% of Tasson women worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Miner
    64%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Tasson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Tasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tasson 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Tasson. 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 152 military records available for the last name Tasson. For the veterans among your Tasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tasson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tasson in 1949 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tasson 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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