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Rasmessen Family History

Rasmessen 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: Rasmussen, Rasmusson, Asmussen, Rasmusen, Ramsden, Van Essen, Riessen

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Where is the Rasmessen family from?

You can see how Rasmessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmessen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasmessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rasmessen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasmessen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rasmessen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasmessen 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 Rasmessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasmessen. 40% of Rasmessen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rasmessen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rasmessen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Rasmessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmessen 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Rasmessen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rasmessen. For the veterans among your Rasmessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmessen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Rasmessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rasmessen in 1973 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasmessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasmessen 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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