Jason Family History

Jason Surname Meaning

English: patronymic meaning ‘son of Jay’ probably a short form of Middle English personal names beginning with J- such as Jack, James, or Jefferey. See Jay. English: variant of Jesson.

In some cases probably also an American shortened and altered form of Greek Iasonidis: patronymic from the personal name Iasōn which is derived from the Greek vocabulary word iasthai to ‘heal’.

In classical mythology this is the name (English Jason) of the leader of the Argonauts who captured the Golden Fleece with the aid of Medea, daughter of the king of Colchis.

The name was also borne by a Christian saint mentioned in Saint Paul's Epistle to the Romans, traditionally believed to have been martyred.

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

Similar surnames: Cason, Janson, Bason, Mason, Ipson, Masin, Easton, Baron, Caston, Parson

53,000 record(s) for Jason

25K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
10K	Census and Voter Lists
12K	Member Trees

Where is the Jason family from?

You can see how Jason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Jason families living in Louisiana. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jason's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Jason families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jason. 21% of Jason men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Jason women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jason were Salesman and Housewife.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer

21%

Farmer

14%

Farm laborer

8%

Salesman

6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

12%

Waitress

11%

Housework

11%

Housewife

7%

What Jason family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10K census records available for the last name Jason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jason census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Jason. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 3K military records available for the last name Jason. For the veterans among your Jason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Jason lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Jason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jason in 1948 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jason 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.