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Rasche Family History

Rasche Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rasch 1 and Germanized form of Sorbian or Czech Raš and Polish Raś (see Ras 2 compare Rasch).

It is possible that the name is also derived from some other similar (like-sounding) (and cognate) Slavic names.

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


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Where is the Rasche family from?

You can see how Rasche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rasche family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasche's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Rasche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasche 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 Rasche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasche. 17% of Rasche men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rasche women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasche were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Rasche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rasche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasche 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Rasche. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rasche. For the veterans among your Rasche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasche lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rasche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rasche in 1948 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasche 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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