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Rasek Family History

Rasek 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: Rase, Lasek, Radek, Pasek, Rasey, Hasek, Masek, Raser, Prasek, Racek

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Where is the Rasek family from?

You can see how Rasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Rasek family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rasek families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasek 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 Rasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasek. 100% of Rasek 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 Rasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Rasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasek 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rasek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rasek. For the veterans among your Rasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rasek in 1957 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasek 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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