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Rasar Family History

Rasar Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rasor or Razor which are in turn altered forms of German Rauser. Compare Raser.

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


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Where is the Rasar family from?

You can see how Rasar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rasar families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasar's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rasar families in 1911.
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What did your Rasar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasar. 44% of Rasar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rasar women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Rasar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rasar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasar 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rasar. 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 157 military records available for the last name Rasar. For the veterans among your Rasar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rasar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rasar in 1956 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasar 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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