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Rasener Family History

Rasener 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: Rasner, Rosener, Kastner, Cravener, Kasner, Krasner, Rayner, Ravenel

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Where is the Rasener family from?

You can see how Rasener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rasener families living in Indiana. This was about 72% of all the recorded Rasener's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rasener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasener 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 Rasener ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Rasener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasener 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rasener. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rasener. For the veterans among your Rasener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasener lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rasener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rasener in 1962 was 88, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasener 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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