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Raser Family History

Raser Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname for a wild or volatile person from an agent derivative of Middle High German rāsen ‘to rage’ or an altered form of Rasser which is from Middle High German raʒʒen ‘to rage rattle’.

German: altered form of Röser (see Roesser). Altered form of Rasor or Razor which are in turn altered forms of German Rauser.

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


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Where is the Raser family from?

You can see how Raser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Raser families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Raser's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Raser families in 1891.
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What did your Raser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raser. 21% of Raser men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Raser women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raser were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Raser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raser 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Raser. 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 993 military records available for the last name Raser. For the veterans among your Raser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Raser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raser in 1961 was 41, and 96 in 2004.

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