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Rastrick Family History

Rastrick Surname Meaning

From Rastrick (WR Yorks), which is recorded as Rastric in 1086. The place-name probably derives from Old Scandinavian rǫst ‘resting place’.

Additionally, it combines with Old English *ric ‘narrow strip ridge’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rastrick family from?

You can see how Rastrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rastrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rastrick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Rastrick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rastrick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rastrick families in 1891.
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What did your Rastrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rastrick. 93% of Rastrick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • House Duties
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 166 immigration records available for the last name Rastrick. 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 185 military records available for the last name Rastrick. For the veterans among your Rastrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rastrick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Rastrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rastrick in 1968 was 67, and 73 in 1983.

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