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Rasler Family History

Rasler 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: Tasler, Hasler, Casler, Risler, Basler, Rosler, Rasner, Radler, Raser

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Where is the Rasler family from?

You can see how Rasler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rasler families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rasler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rasler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasler 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 Rasler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasler. 25% of Rasler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rasler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasler were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Rasler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rasler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasler 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Rasler. 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 246 military records available for the last name Rasler. For the veterans among your Rasler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rasler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rasler in 1948 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasler 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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