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Rashe Family History

Rashe 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, Rash, Rathe, Raske, Rahe, Ashe, Rasche, Rashed, Ras, Rose

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Where is the Rashe family from?

You can see how Rashe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rashe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rashe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rashe family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rashe's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Rashe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rashe 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 Rashe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rashe. 45% of Rashe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rashe women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rashe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Rashe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rashe 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rashe. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rashe. For the veterans among your Rashe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rashe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Rashe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rashe in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rashe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rashe 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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