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Jason Name Meaning

English: probably a patronymic from James or any of various other personal names beginning with J-. Possibly also Greek: shortened and Americanized form of Iassonides, patronymic from the personal name Iason, which is derived from the Greek vocabulary word iasthai to ‘heal’. This was borne by a saint mentioned in St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, traditionally believed to have been martyred. 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.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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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.
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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. .

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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.

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%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 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.

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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.

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