This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rastter family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rastter Family History

Rastter 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: Master, Easter, Kastner, Latter, Rotter, Rather, Rutter, Paster

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rastter family from?

You can see how Rastter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rastter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rastter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rastter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rastter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rastter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rastter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rastter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rastter. 100% of Rastter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rastter women worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Rastter | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rastter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Rastter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rastter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rastter

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Rastter. 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.

View all Rastter immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rastter. For the veterans among your Rastter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rastter military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rastter family history

Discover More

What is the average Rastter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rastter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rastter

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rastter family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial