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Rasier Family History

Rasier 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, Rapier, Raser, Brasier, Ransier, Rosier, Rassier, Frasier

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Where is the Rasier family from?

You can see how Rasier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rasier families living in Kansas. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rasier's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rasier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasier 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 Rasier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasier. 100% of Rasier 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%

What Rasier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Rasier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasier 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rasier. 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 Rasier. For the veterans among your Rasier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasier lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Rasier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rasier in 1988 was 73, and 79 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasier 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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