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Rasmyth Family History

Rasmyth 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: Smyth, Wasmuth, Smith, Rath, Rasmus, Kamath, Rasch, Raith, Rast, Rash

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Where is the Rasmyth family from?

You can see how Rasmyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmyth family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Rasmyth families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Rasmyth family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasmyth's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rasmyth families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Rasmyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmyth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rasmyth. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rasmyth. For the veterans among your Rasmyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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