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Rasa Family History

Rasa Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; Rasà and Ràsa): habitational name from any of several places called Razzà in Sicily and Calabria.

Italian (Veneto): habitational name from Rasa in Rovigo province but in some cases possibly from dialect rasa ‘resin’ denoting a resin collector or seller.

Indian: name of unexplained etymology borne traditionally by leather workers (Mochi sub-caste).

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


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Where is the Rasa family from?

You can see how Rasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rasa family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rasa's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Rasa families in 1891.
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What did your Rasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasa. 32% of Rasa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rasa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasa were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasa 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Rasa. 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 132 military records available for the last name Rasa. For the veterans among your Rasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rasa in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasa 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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