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Rastede Family History

Rastede 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: Bastedo, Rashed, Master, Easter, Kasten, Rase, Castell, Rashid

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Where is the Rastede family from?

You can see how Rastede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rastede family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rastede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rastede families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rastede's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rastede families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rastede 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 Rastede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rastede. 100% of Rastede men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rastede women worked as a Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rastede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Rastede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rastede 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rastede. 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 65 military records available for the last name Rastede. For the veterans among your Rastede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rastede lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rastede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rastede in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rastede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rastede 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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