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Rastetter Family History

Rastetter Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Rastatt in Baden.

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


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Where is the Rastetter family from?

You can see how Rastetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rastetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rastetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Rastetter families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rastetter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rastetter families in 1880.
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What did your Rastetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rastetter. 28% of Rastetter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rastetter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rastetter were Construction 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Construction
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Rastetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rastetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rastetter 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Rastetter. 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 351 military records available for the last name Rastetter. For the veterans among your Rastetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rastetter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rastetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rastetter in 1962 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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