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Raskford Family History

Raskford 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: Radford, Ashford, Rushford, Bassford, Rayford, Rachford, Rainford

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Where is the Raskford family from?

You can see how Raskford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raskford family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Raskford families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raskford's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Raskford families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Raskford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raskford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raskford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raskford. For the veterans among your Raskford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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