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Rasmssen Family History

Rasmssen 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, Rasmusen, Ramsden, Rasmusson, Asmussen, Rasmuson, Rasmus

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Where is the Rasmssen family from?

You can see how Rasmssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rasmssen families living in Nebraska. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rasmssen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rasmssen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Rasmssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmssen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rasmssen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rasmssen. For the veterans among your Rasmssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmssen lifespan?

Average Rasmssen life expectancy in 2003 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasmssen 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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