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Rastegar Family History

Rastegar Surname Meaning

Iranian: from Persian rastagār ‘liberated; safe’ composed of rasta ‘delivered rescued saved’ + gār a particle denoting agency or possession.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Rastegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rastegar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rastegar family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rastegar's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Rastegar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Rastegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rastegar 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Rastegar. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rastegar. For the veterans among your Rastegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rastegar lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Rastegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rastegar in 1995 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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