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Rasque Family History

Rasque 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: Raque, Gasque, Basque, Rase, Rasmus, Roque, Pasqua, Basquez, Raske

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Where is the Rasque family from?

You can see how Rasque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasque family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasque families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rasque family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasque's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Rasque families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasque 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 Rasque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasque. 100% of Rasque 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 453 census records available for the last name Rasque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasque 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Rasque. 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 86 military records available for the last name Rasque. For the veterans among your Rasque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasque lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rasque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rasque in 1957 was 57, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasque 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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