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Rasha Family History

Rasha 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: Rash, Pasha, Raspa, Raska, Basha, Washa, Ras, Laska, Rana, Basa

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Where is the Rasha family from?

You can see how Rasha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rasha families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rasha's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rasha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasha 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 Rasha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasha. 34% of Rasha men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Rasha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Rasha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasha 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rasha. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rasha. For the veterans among your Rasha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasha lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rasha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rasha in 1971 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasha 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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