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Raseley Family History

Raseley 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: Haseley, Pashley, Pasley, Akeley, Astley, Rasey, Grasley, Rackley

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Where is the Raseley family from?

You can see how Raseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raseley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raseley families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 16 Raseley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raseley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raseley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raseley 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 Raseley ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Raseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raseley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Raseley. 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 39 military records available for the last name Raseley. For the veterans among your Raseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raseley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Raseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Raseley in 1972 was 88, and 87 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raseley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raseley 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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