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Rassmussen Family History

Rassmussen 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, Rasmusen, Rasmuson, Ramsden, Rasmus

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Where is the Rassmussen family from?

You can see how Rassmussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassmussen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rassmussen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Rassmussen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rassmussen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rassmussen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rassmussen 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 Rassmussen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rassmussen. 25% of Rassmussen men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Rassmussen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rassmussen were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Rassmussen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rassmussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassmussen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rassmussen. 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 429 military records available for the last name Rassmussen. For the veterans among your Rassmussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassmussen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rassmussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rassmussen in 1962 was 57, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rassmussen 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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