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Rasson Family History

Rasson 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: Hasson, Ranson, Ramson, Rosson, Rascon, Masson, Raison, Kasson

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Where is the Rasson family from?

You can see how Rasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rasson families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rasson's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Rasson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasson 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 Rasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rasson. 100% of Rasson 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 Rasson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasson 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Rasson. 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 123 military records available for the last name Rasson. For the veterans among your Rasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Rasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rasson in 1980 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasson 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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