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Rasner Family History

Rasner Surname Meaning

German (mainly Austria): probably a habitational name for someone from a farm called Rasen.

Altered form of German Rösner (see Rosner).

German: variant of Raser.

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


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Where is the Rasner family from?

You can see how Rasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rasner families living in Middlesex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rasner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rasner families in 1891.
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What did your Rasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasner. 27% of Rasner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rasner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasner were Manager and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasner 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Rasner. 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 411 military records available for the last name Rasner. For the veterans among your Rasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rasner in 1962 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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