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Rasow Family History

Rasow 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: Raso, Rasor, Rakow, Ras, Jason, Rase, Rao, Rasch, Rayon, Ranson

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Where is the Rasow family from?

You can see how Rasow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rasow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rasow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rasow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasow 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 55 census records available for the last name Rasow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rasow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rasow. For the veterans among your Rasow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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