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Rasey Family History

Rasey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Racey.

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


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Where is the Rasey family from?

You can see how Rasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Rasey families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rasey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rasey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasey 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 Rasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rasey. 65% of Rasey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Household Duties
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Home Duties
    8%

What Rasey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasey 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Rasey. 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 787 military records available for the last name Rasey. For the veterans among your Rasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rasey in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasey 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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