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Rassam Family History

Rassam 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: Assaf, Balsam, Hassan, Assad, Massa, Haslam, Rassel, Nassau, Basham

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Where is the Rassam family from?

You can see how Rassam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rassam family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Rassam's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rassam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rassam 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 Rassam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rassam. 100% of Rassam 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rassam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Rassam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassam 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Rassam. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rassam. For the veterans among your Rassam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassam lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Rassam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rassam in 1979 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rassam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rassam 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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