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Raesser Family History

Raesser 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: Resser, Roesser, Graesser, Messer, Reiser, Tesser, Reusser, Lasser

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Where is the Raesser family from?

You can see how Raesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raesser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Raesser families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Raesser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Raesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raesser 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Raesser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Raesser. For the veterans among your Raesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raesser lifespan?

Average Raesser life expectancy in 1968 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raesser 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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