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Rassiter Family History

Rassiter 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: Lassiter, Rassier, Rossiter, Raiter, Rossier, Ransier, Lasseter

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Where is the Rassiter family from?

You can see how Rassiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassiter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rassiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rassiter families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rassiter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rassiter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Rassiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassiter 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rassiter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rassiter. For the veterans among your Rassiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassiter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rassiter 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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