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Rastert Family History

Rastert 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: Hastert, Master, Easter, Gantert, Paster, Rater, Laster, Masters

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Where is the Rastert family from?

You can see how Rastert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rastert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rastert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rastert families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rastert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rastert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rastert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rastert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Rastert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rastert 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rastert. 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 Rastert. For the veterans among your Rastert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rastert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Rastert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rastert in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rastert 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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