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Raskett Family History

Raskett 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: Baskett, Haskett, Paskett, Hackett, Russett, Hassett, Foskett

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Where is the Raskett family from?

You can see how Raskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raskett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Raskett families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raskett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Raskett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Raskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raskett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Raskett. 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 152 military records available for the last name Raskett. For the veterans among your Raskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raskett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Raskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Raskett in 1959 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raskett 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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