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Rasmussan Family History

Rasmussan 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: Rasmusson, Rasmussen, Asmussen, Rasmuson, Rasmusen, Rasmus, Rahman

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Where is the Rasmussan family from?

You can see how Rasmussan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmussan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasmussan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Rasmussan family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasmussan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Rasmussan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasmussan 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 Rasmussan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasmussan. 43% of Rasmussan men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rasmussan women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasmussan were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Rasmussan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Rasmussan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmussan 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Rasmussan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rasmussan. For the veterans among your Rasmussan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmussan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Rasmussan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rasmussan in 1980 was 95, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasmussan 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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