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Rasanen Family History

Rasanen 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: Raisanen, Waisanen, Rantanen, Rasner, Ramage, Kasten, Radney, Raven

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Where is the Rasanen family from?

You can see how Rasanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rasanen families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Rasanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rasanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasanen 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 Rasanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasanen. 67% of Rasanen men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Rasanen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasanen were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Telegraph Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Rasanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Rasanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasanen 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Rasanen. 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 126 military records available for the last name Rasanen. For the veterans among your Rasanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasanen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rasanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rasanen in 1958 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasanen 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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