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Rassman Family History

Rassman 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: Russman, Grassman, Hassman, Rissman, Bassman, Kassman, Rossman

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Where is the Rassman family from?

You can see how Rassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rassman family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rassman's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Rassman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rassman 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 Rassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rassman. 38% of Rassman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rassman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rassman were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Student
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Rassman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassman 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Rassman. 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 174 military records available for the last name Rassman. For the veterans among your Rassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rassman in 1961 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rassman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rassman 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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