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Rashke Family History

Rashke 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: Raske, Rathke, Raschke, Paske, Rase, Rake, Rashid, Kaske, Rash, Laske

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Where is the Rashke family from?

You can see how Rashke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rashke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rashke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rashke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rashke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rashke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rashke 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 Rashke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rashke. 100% of Rashke men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Rashke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Rashke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rashke 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rashke. 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 Rashke. For the veterans among your Rashke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rashke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rashke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rashke in 1971 was 86, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rashke 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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