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Raskind Family History

Raskind 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: Raskin, Baskind, Haskin, Rashid, Ruskin, Laskin, Askin, Baskin

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Where is the Raskind family from?

You can see how Raskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raskind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Raskind families living in Massachusetts. This was about 19% of all the recorded Raskind's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Raskind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raskind 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 Raskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raskind. 72% of Raskind men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Raskind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Raskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raskind 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Raskind. 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 57 military records available for the last name Raskind. For the veterans among your Raskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raskind lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Raskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raskind in 1965 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raskind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raskind 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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