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Rasset Family History

Rasset Surname Meaning

French (mainly Seine-Maritime): from a pet form of the old personal name Rasse derived from the ancient Germanic name Radizo based on the element rad ‘counsel advice’. Compare Racette and Russett.

Altered form of French Rassat: nickname for a sawyer derived from Old French resse ‘saw’ or resser ‘to saw’ (rassier in modern French).

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


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Where is the Rasset family from?

You can see how Rasset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasset family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rasset families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Rasset families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasset's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rasset families in 1871.
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What did your Rasset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasset. 50% of Rasset men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Rasset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasset 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rasset. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rasset. For the veterans among your Rasset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasset lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Rasset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rasset in 1976 was 53, and 22 in 2003.

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