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Rasmussin Family History

Rasmussin 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, Russin

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Where is the Rasmussin family from?

You can see how Rasmussin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmussin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasmussin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rasmussin families living in Idaho. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rasmussin's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Rasmussin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasmussin 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 Rasmussin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasmussin. 30% of Rasmussin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Radio Engineer
    20%

What Rasmussin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Rasmussin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmussin 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Rasmussin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rasmussin. For the veterans among your Rasmussin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmussin lifespan?

Average Rasmussin life expectancy in 1968 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasmussin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasmussin 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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