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Raesler Family History

Raesler 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: Roesler, Resler, Tasler, Hasler, Casler, Baessler, Ramser, Hausler

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Where is the Raesler family from?

You can see how Raesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raesler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Raesler families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Raesler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raesler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raesler 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 Raesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raesler. 50% of Raesler men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Farming
    50%

What Raesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Raesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raesler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Raesler. 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 55 military records available for the last name Raesler. For the veterans among your Raesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raesler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Raesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raesler in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raesler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raesler 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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