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Raspen Family History

Raspen 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: Aspen, Kampen, Kasten, Raven, Rase, Ramsden, Casper, Hasten, Rosen

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Where is the Raspen family from?

You can see how Raspen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raspen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Raspen families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raspen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raspen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raspen 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 Raspen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raspen. 100% of Raspen women worked as a House Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Raspen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raspen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Raspen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Raspen. For the veterans among your Raspen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raspen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Raspen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raspen in 1980 was 35, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raspen 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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