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Rasmunson Family History

Rasmunson 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: Rasmusson, Rasmuson, Rasmussen, Rasmusen, Rasmus, Ranson, Ramson

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Where is the Rasmunson family from?

You can see how Rasmunson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmunson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasmunson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rasmunson families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rasmunson's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rasmunson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasmunson 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 Rasmunson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasmunson. 100% of Rasmunson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Rasmunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmunson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rasmunson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rasmunson. For the veterans among your Rasmunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmunson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Rasmunson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rasmunson in 1966 was 87, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasmunson 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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