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Raspin Family History

Raspin Surname Meaning

Perhaps from an unrecorded Old French personal name Raspin, a pet form of Continental Germanic names such as Rasphard and Raspwald (apparently from a verbal stem meaning ‘gather together’).

The surname developed from Raspin via Respin to Rispin(g), especially in ER Yorks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Raspin family from?

You can see how Raspin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raspin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raspin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Raspin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Raspin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raspin families in 1891.
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What did your Raspin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raspin. 100% of Raspin men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Raspin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raspin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raspin 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Raspin. 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 80 military records available for the last name Raspin. For the veterans among your Raspin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raspin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Raspin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Raspin in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 1999.

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