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Rassow Family History

Rassow 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: Rossow, Dassow, Passow, Russow, Tasso, Raso, Hasson, Nasso, Ranson

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Where is the Rassow family from?

You can see how Rassow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rassow families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rassow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rassow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rassow 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 Rassow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rassow. 75% of Rassow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rassow women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rassow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Rassow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassow 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Rassow. 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 415 military records available for the last name Rassow. For the veterans among your Rassow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Rassow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rassow in 1976 was 90, and 92 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rassow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rassow 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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