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Raskes Family History

Raskes 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, Rakes, Raikes, Asker, Paske, Rase, Rake, Rasmus, Raines, Kaske

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Where is the Raskes family from?

You can see how Raskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raskes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raskes families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Raskes family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raskes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Raskes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Raskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raskes 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Raskes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Raskes. For the veterans among your Raskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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