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Rasmers Family History

Rasmers 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: Rasmus, Ramer, Masters, Rakers, Rasner, Wasmer, Raser, Rackers

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Where is the Rasmers family from?

You can see how Rasmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rasmers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rasmers families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasmers's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rasmers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rasmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmers 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rasmers. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rasmers. For the veterans among your Rasmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Rasmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rasmers in 1968 was 80, and 78 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasmers 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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