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Rasnussen Family History

Rasnussen 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: Rasmussen, Rasmusson, Asmussen, Magnussen, Rasmusen, Janssen, Hanssen

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Where is the Rasnussen family from?

You can see how Rasnussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasnussen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rasnussen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rasnussen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rasnussen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasnussen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Rasnussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasnussen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rasnussen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rasnussen. For the veterans among your Rasnussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasnussen lifespan?

Average Rasnussen life expectancy in 1996 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasnussen 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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