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Rascon Family History

Rascon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Rascón): probably a habitational name from either of the places called Rascón in Cantabria and Badajoz provinces.

Possibly a nickname from rascón ‘sour’ ‘sharp’ or a homonym meaning ‘rail’ (the bird).

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


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You can see how Rascon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rascon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rascon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rascon families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rascon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rascon families in 1891.
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What did your Rascon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rascon. 100% of Rascon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rascon. 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 532 military records available for the last name Rascon. For the veterans among your Rascon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rascon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rascon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rascon in 1957 was 50, and 58 in 2004.

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