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Aspenson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Asbjørnsen: patronymic from the personal name Asbjørn (composed of elements meaning ‘god’ + ‘bear’).

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


Similar surnames: Stenson, Askelson, Estenson, Gasperson, Asleson, Ostenson, Aanenson

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Where is the Aspenson family from?

You can see how Aspenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aspenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aspenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Aspenson families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Aspenson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Aspenson families in 1911.
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What did your Aspenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aspenson. 50% of Aspenson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Aspenson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aspenson were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Aspenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aspenson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Aspenson. 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 115 military records available for the last name Aspenson. For the veterans among your Aspenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aspenson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Aspenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Aspenson in 1967 was 95, and 84 in 2004.

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