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Rassmer Family History

Rassmer 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: Rassier, Wassmer, Lasser, Grasser, Rassel, Nasser, Ramser, Ramer

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Where is the Rassmer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rassmer 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 Rassmer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Rassmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Rassmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassmer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rassmer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rassmer. For the veterans among your Rassmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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