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Rasmus Family History

Rasmus Surname Meaning

Danish and North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Erasmus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rasmus family from?

You can see how Rasmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rasmus families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rasmus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rasmus families in 1891.
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What did your Rasmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasmus. 21% of Rasmus men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Rasmus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasmus were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rasmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rasmus. 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 937 military records available for the last name Rasmus. For the veterans among your Rasmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmus lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rasmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rasmus in 1947 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasmus 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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