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Raschdorf Family History

Raschdorf 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: Kasdorf, Rachford, Aschoff, Rascher, Ratchford, Ascher, Rasch

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Where is the Raschdorf family from?

You can see how Raschdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raschdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raschdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Raschdorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Raschdorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raschdorf families in 1880.
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What did your Raschdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raschdorf. 100% of Raschdorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Raschdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Raschdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raschdorf 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Raschdorf. 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 189 military records available for the last name Raschdorf. For the veterans among your Raschdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raschdorf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Raschdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raschdorf in 1958 was 61, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raschdorf 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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